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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,668.22, 1,195,189.10 and 316,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,668.22, 1,195,189.10 and 316,923.25 is: 475,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,668.22 : 1,195,189.10 = 316,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,668.22/1,195,189.10 = 316,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,668.22x = 1,195,189.10 × 316,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,668.22x = 378,783,210,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,783,210,841.16/796,668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,459.17

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