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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,931.34, 1,195,583.93 and 317,188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,931.34, 1,195,583.93 and 317,188.19 is: 475,856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,931.34 : 1,195,583.93 = 317,188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,931.34/1,195,583.93 = 317,188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,931.34x = 1,195,583.93 × 317,188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,931.34x = 379,225,095,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,225,095,185.93/796,931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,856.67

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