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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,312.26, 1,194,959.25 and 323,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,312.26, 1,194,959.25 and 323,001.72 is: 484,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,312.26 : 1,194,959.25 = 323,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,312.26/1,194,959.25 = 323,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,312.26x = 1,194,959.25 × 323,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,312.26x = 385,973,893,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,973,893,079.91/796,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,701.68

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