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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,780.72, 1,193,999.40 and 322,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,780.72, 1,193,999.40 and 322,345.44 is: 483,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,780.72 : 1,193,999.40 = 322,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,780.72/1,193,999.40 = 322,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,780.72x = 1,193,999.40 × 322,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,780.72x = 384,880,261,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,880,261,952.74/795,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,651.15

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