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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,312.46, 1,196,457.01 and 317,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,312.46, 1,196,457.01 and 317,770.32 is: 476,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,312.46 : 1,196,457.01 = 317,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,312.46/1,196,457.01 = 317,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,312.46x = 1,196,457.01 × 317,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,312.46x = 380,198,530,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,198,530,626.23/797,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,850.10

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