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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,193.48, 1,192,784.64 and 321,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,193.48, 1,192,784.64 and 321,871.96 is: 482,805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,193.48 : 1,192,784.64 = 321,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,193.48/1,192,784.64 = 321,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,193.48x = 1,192,784.64 × 321,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,193.48x = 383,923,929,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,923,929,934.69/795,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,805.68

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