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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,652.92, 1,196,705.46 and 324,677.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,652.92, 1,196,705.46 and 324,677.72 is: 487,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,652.92 : 1,196,705.46 = 324,677.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,652.92/1,196,705.46 = 324,677.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,652.92x = 1,196,705.46 × 324,677.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,652.92x = 388,543,600,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,543,600,264.35/797,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,108.60

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