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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,625.92, 1,196,665.04 and 324,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,625.92, 1,196,665.04 and 324,650.72 is: 487,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,625.92 : 1,196,665.04 = 324,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,625.92/1,196,665.04 = 324,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,625.92x = 1,196,665.04 × 324,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,625.92x = 388,498,166,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,498,166,834.83/797,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,068.13

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