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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,658.42, 1,196,713.72 and 324,683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,658.42, 1,196,713.72 and 324,683.22 is: 487,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,658.42 : 1,196,713.72 = 324,683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,658.42/1,196,713.72 = 324,683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,658.42x = 1,196,713.72 × 324,683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,658.42x = 388,552,864,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,552,864,027.78/797,658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,116.86

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