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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,037.26, 1,194,053.19 and 322,721.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,037.26, 1,194,053.19 and 322,721.50 is: 484,081.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,037.26 : 1,194,053.19 = 322,721.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,037.26/1,194,053.19 = 322,721.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,037.26x = 1,194,053.19 × 322,721.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,037.26x = 385,346,636,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,346,636,556.59/796,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,081.16

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