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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,435.12, 1,195,854.60 and 323,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,435.12, 1,195,854.60 and 323,960.96 is: 485,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,435.12 : 1,195,854.60 = 323,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,435.12/1,195,854.60 = 323,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,435.12x = 1,195,854.60 × 323,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,435.12x = 387,410,204,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,410,204,236.42/797,435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,820.34

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