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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,623.91, 1,195,487.73 and 316,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,623.91, 1,195,487.73 and 316,802.54 is: 475,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,623.91 : 1,195,487.73 = 316,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,623.91/1,195,487.73 = 316,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,623.91x = 1,195,487.73 × 316,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,623.91x = 378,733,552,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,733,552,391.55/796,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,423.28

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