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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,667.64, 1,195,188.24 and 316,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,667.64, 1,195,188.24 and 316,922.76 is: 475,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,667.64 : 1,195,188.24 = 316,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,667.64/1,195,188.24 = 316,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,667.64x = 1,195,188.24 × 316,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,667.64x = 378,782,355,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,782,355,740.34/796,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,458.44

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