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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,467.85, 1,191,221.99 and 320,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,467.85, 1,191,221.99 and 320,599.62 is: 480,705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,467.85 : 1,191,221.99 = 320,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,467.85/1,191,221.99 = 320,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,467.85x = 1,191,221.99 × 320,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,467.85x = 381,905,318,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,905,318,732.27/794,467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,705.82

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