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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,314.73, 1,196,460.38 and 317,772.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,314.73, 1,196,460.38 and 317,772.59 is: 476,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,314.73 : 1,196,460.38 = 317,772.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,314.73/1,196,460.38 = 317,772.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,314.73x = 1,196,460.38 × 317,772.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,314.73x = 380,202,308,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,202,308,597.11/797,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,853.49

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