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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,248.38, 1,194,365.16 and 322,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,248.38, 1,194,365.16 and 322,821.20 is: 484,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,248.38 : 1,194,365.16 = 322,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,248.38/1,194,365.16 = 322,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,248.38x = 1,194,365.16 × 322,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,248.38x = 385,566,394,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,566,394,189.39/796,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,228.80

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