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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,705.60, 1,196,558.40 and 324,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,705.60, 1,196,558.40 and 324,730.40 is: 487,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,705.60 : 1,196,558.40 = 324,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,705.60/1,196,558.40 = 324,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,705.60x = 1,196,558.40 × 324,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,705.60x = 388,558,887,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,558,887,855.36/797,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,095.60

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