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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,929.84, 1,195,581.67 and 317,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,929.84, 1,195,581.67 and 317,186.69 is: 475,854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,929.84 : 1,195,581.67 = 317,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,929.84/1,195,581.67 = 317,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,929.84x = 1,195,581.67 × 317,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,929.84x = 379,222,585,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,222,585,761.10/796,929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,854.42

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