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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,218.89, 1,194,321.03 and 322,791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,218.89, 1,194,321.03 and 322,791.71 is: 484,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,218.89 : 1,194,321.03 = 322,791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,218.89/1,194,321.03 = 322,791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,218.89x = 1,194,321.03 × 322,791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,218.89x = 385,516,921,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,516,921,591.06/796,218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,184.60

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