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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,042.30, 1,195,825.91 and 323,600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,042.30, 1,195,825.91 and 323,600.54 is: 485,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,042.30 : 1,195,825.91 = 323,600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,042.30/1,195,825.91 = 323,600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,042.30x = 1,195,825.91 × 323,600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,042.30x = 386,969,902,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,969,902,624.86/797,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,507.36

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