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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,721.68, 1,195,079.28 and 323,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,721.68, 1,195,079.28 and 323,403.04 is: 485,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,721.68 : 1,195,079.28 = 323,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,721.68/1,195,079.28 = 323,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,721.68x = 1,195,079.28 × 323,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,721.68x = 386,492,272,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,492,272,193.01/796,721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,103.24

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