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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,655.88, 1,195,535.57 and 316,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,655.88, 1,195,535.57 and 316,834.43 is: 475,471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,655.88 : 1,195,535.57 = 316,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,655.88/1,195,535.57 = 316,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,655.88x = 1,195,535.57 × 316,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,655.88x = 378,786,823,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,786,823,303.83/796,655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,471.07

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