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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,124.88, 1,195,972.44 and 341,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,124.88, 1,195,972.44 and 341,524.72 is: 512,409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,124.88 : 1,195,972.44 = 341,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,124.88/1,195,972.44 = 341,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,124.88x = 1,195,972.44 × 341,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,124.88x = 408,454,152,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,454,152,698.72/797,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,409.24

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