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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,250.40, 1,194,368.18 and 322,823.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,250.40, 1,194,368.18 and 322,823.22 is: 484,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,250.40 : 1,194,368.18 = 322,823.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,250.40/1,194,368.18 = 322,823.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,250.40x = 1,194,368.18 × 322,823.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,250.40x = 385,569,780,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,569,780,119.02/796,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,231.82

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