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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,669.31, 1,195,190.75 and 316,924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,669.31, 1,195,190.75 and 316,924.34 is: 475,460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,669.31 : 1,195,190.75 = 316,924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,669.31/1,195,190.75 = 316,924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,669.31x = 1,195,190.75 × 316,924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,669.31x = 378,785,038,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,785,038,033.23/796,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,460.81

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