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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,001.43, 1,194,491.66 and 316,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,001.43, 1,194,491.66 and 316,145.28 is: 474,412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,001.43 : 1,194,491.66 = 316,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,001.43/1,194,491.66 = 316,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,001.43x = 1,194,491.66 × 316,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,001.43x = 377,632,898,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,632,898,266.28/796,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,412.34

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