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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,221.76, 1,195,832.73 and 323,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,221.76, 1,195,832.73 and 323,907.44 is: 485,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,221.76 : 1,195,832.73 = 323,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,221.76/1,195,832.73 = 323,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,221.76x = 1,195,832.73 × 323,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,221.76x = 387,339,118,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,339,118,242.51/797,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,861.20

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