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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,393.22, 1,193,928.46 and 316,324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,393.22, 1,193,928.46 and 316,324.85 is: 474,224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,393.22 : 1,193,928.46 = 316,324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,393.22/1,193,928.46 = 316,324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,393.22x = 1,193,928.46 × 316,324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,393.22x = 377,669,234,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,669,234,259.78/796,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,224.58

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