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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,311.26, 1,194,957.75 and 323,000.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,311.26, 1,194,957.75 and 323,000.72 is: 484,700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,311.26 : 1,194,957.75 = 323,000.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,311.26/1,194,957.75 = 323,000.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,311.26x = 1,194,957.75 × 323,000.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,311.26x = 385,972,213,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,972,213,619.58/796,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,700.18

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