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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,310.72, 1,196,403.48 and 323,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,310.72, 1,196,403.48 and 323,868.96 is: 485,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,310.72 : 1,196,403.48 = 323,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,310.72/1,196,403.48 = 323,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,310.72x = 1,196,403.48 × 323,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,310.72x = 387,477,950,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,477,950,807.98/797,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,981.11

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