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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,273.61, 1,195,968.74 and 323,967.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,273.61, 1,195,968.74 and 323,967.93 is: 485,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,273.61 : 1,195,968.74 = 323,967.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,273.61/1,195,968.74 = 323,967.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,273.61x = 1,195,968.74 × 323,967.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,273.61x = 387,455,515,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,455,515,422.67/797,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,975.59

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