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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,248.90, 1,194,365.93 and 322,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,248.90, 1,194,365.93 and 322,821.72 is: 484,229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,248.90 : 1,194,365.93 = 322,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,248.90/1,194,365.93 = 322,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,248.90x = 1,194,365.93 × 322,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,248.90x = 385,567,262,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,567,262,217.89/796,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,229.57

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