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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,311.76, 1,194,958.52 and 323,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,311.76, 1,194,958.52 and 323,001.24 is: 484,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,311.76 : 1,194,958.52 = 323,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,311.76/1,194,958.52 = 323,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,311.76x = 1,194,958.52 × 323,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,311.76x = 385,973,083,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,973,083,708.57/796,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,700.97

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