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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,316.76, 1,194,966 and 323,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,316.76, 1,194,966 and 323,006.22 is: 484,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,316.76 : 1,194,966 = 323,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,316.76/1,194,966 = 323,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,316.76x = 1,194,966 × 323,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,316.76x = 385,981,450,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,981,450,688.52/796,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,708.44

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