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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,039.29, 1,194,548.45 and 316,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,039.29, 1,194,548.45 and 316,183.14 is: 474,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,039.29 : 1,194,548.45 = 316,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,039.29/1,194,548.45 = 316,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,039.29x = 1,194,548.45 × 316,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,039.29x = 377,696,078,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,696,078,222.22/796,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,469.14

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