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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,589.92, 1,196,610.72 and 324,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,589.92, 1,196,610.72 and 324,614.72 is: 487,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,589.92 : 1,196,610.72 = 324,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,589.92/1,196,610.72 = 324,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,589.92x = 1,196,610.72 × 324,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,589.92x = 388,437,453,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,437,453,821.80/797,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,014.00

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