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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,129.73, 1,195,692.97 and 323,704.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,129.73, 1,195,692.97 and 323,704.17 is: 485,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,129.73 : 1,195,692.97 = 323,704.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,129.73/1,195,692.97 = 323,704.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,129.73x = 1,195,692.97 × 323,704.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,129.73x = 387,050,800,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,050,800,428.69/797,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,555.60

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