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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,932.84, 1,195,586.18 and 317,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,932.84, 1,195,586.18 and 317,189.69 is: 475,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,932.84 : 1,195,586.18 = 317,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,932.84/1,195,586.18 = 317,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,932.84x = 1,195,586.18 × 317,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,932.84x = 379,227,602,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,227,602,238.61/796,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,858.92

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