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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,909.77, 1,194,611.49 and 317,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,909.77, 1,194,611.49 and 317,433.60 is: 475,850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,909.77 : 1,194,611.49 = 317,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,909.77/1,194,611.49 = 317,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,909.77x = 1,194,611.49 × 317,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,909.77x = 379,209,825,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,209,825,872.06/796,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,850.39

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