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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,323.84, 1,194,045.12 and 316,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,323.84, 1,194,045.12 and 316,065.12 is: 473,922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,323.84 : 1,194,045.12 = 316,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,323.84/1,194,045.12 = 316,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,323.84x = 1,194,045.12 × 316,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,323.84x = 377,396,014,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,396,014,138.21/796,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,922.79

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