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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,327.04, 1,195,990.56 and 324,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,327.04, 1,195,990.56 and 324,049.32 is: 486,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,327.04 : 1,195,990.56 = 324,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,327.04/1,195,990.56 = 324,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,327.04x = 1,195,990.56 × 324,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,327.04x = 387,559,927,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,559,927,694.42/797,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,073.98

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