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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,292, 1,196,436.05 and 323,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,292, 1,196,436.05 and 323,977.20 is: 486,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,292 : 1,196,436.05 = 323,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,292/1,196,436.05 = 323,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,292x = 1,196,436.05 × 323,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,292x = 387,617,999,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,617,999,838.17/797,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,168.18

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