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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,936.34, 1,195,591.42 and 317,193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,936.34, 1,195,591.42 and 317,193.18 is: 475,864.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,936.34 : 1,195,591.42 = 317,193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,936.34/1,195,591.42 = 317,193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,936.34x = 1,195,591.42 × 317,193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,936.34x = 379,233,444,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,233,444,490.52/796,936.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,864.16

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