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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,246.38, 1,194,362.17 and 322,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,246.38, 1,194,362.17 and 322,819.20 is: 484,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,246.38 : 1,194,362.17 = 322,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,246.38/1,194,362.17 = 322,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,246.38x = 1,194,362.17 × 322,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,246.38x = 385,563,040,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,563,040,229.66/796,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,225.80

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