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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,036.76, 1,194,052.44 and 322,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,036.76, 1,194,052.44 and 322,721 is: 484,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,036.76 : 1,194,052.44 = 322,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,036.76/1,194,052.44 = 322,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,036.76x = 1,194,052.44 × 322,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,036.76x = 385,345,797,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,345,797,489.24/796,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,080.41

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