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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,036.28, 1,195,816.89 and 323,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,036.28, 1,195,816.89 and 323,594.52 is: 485,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,036.28 : 1,195,816.89 = 323,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,036.28/1,195,816.89 = 323,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,036.28x = 1,195,816.89 × 323,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,036.28x = 386,959,792,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,959,792,527.44/797,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,498.34

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