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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,661.38, 1,195,543.82 and 316,839.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,661.38, 1,195,543.82 and 316,839.93 is: 475,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,661.38 : 1,195,543.82 = 316,839.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,661.38/1,195,543.82 = 316,839.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,661.38x = 1,195,543.82 × 316,839.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,661.38x = 378,796,020,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,796,020,240.73/796,661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,479.33

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