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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,035.78, 1,195,816.14 and 323,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,035.78, 1,195,816.14 and 323,594.02 is: 485,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,035.78 : 1,195,816.14 = 323,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,035.78/1,195,816.14 = 323,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,035.78x = 1,195,816.14 × 323,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,035.78x = 386,958,951,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,958,951,923.48/797,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,497.59

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