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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,311.24, 1,194,328.62 and 270,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,311.24, 1,194,328.62 and 270,999.24 is: 406,451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,311.24 : 1,194,328.62 = 270,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,311.24/1,194,328.62 = 270,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,311.24x = 1,194,328.62 × 270,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,311.24x = 323,662,148,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,662,148,330.25/796,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,451.81

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