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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,034.78, 1,195,814.64 and 323,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,034.78, 1,195,814.64 and 323,593.02 is: 485,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,034.78 : 1,195,814.64 = 323,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,034.78/1,195,814.64 = 323,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,034.78x = 1,195,814.64 × 323,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,034.78x = 386,957,270,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,957,270,717.81/797,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,496.09

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