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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,525.82, 1,195,255.37 and 323,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,525.82, 1,195,255.37 and 323,952.84 is: 485,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,525.82 : 1,195,255.37 = 323,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,525.82/1,195,255.37 = 323,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,525.82x = 1,195,255.37 × 323,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,525.82x = 387,206,372,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,206,372,446.63/797,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,509.51

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