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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,039.01, 1,195,574.94 and 323,400.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,039.01, 1,195,574.94 and 323,400.42 is: 485,107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,039.01 : 1,195,574.94 = 323,400.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,039.01/1,195,574.94 = 323,400.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,039.01x = 1,195,574.94 × 323,400.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,039.01x = 386,649,437,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,649,437,737.48/797,039.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,107.29

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