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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,713.60, 1,196,570.40 and 324,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,713.60, 1,196,570.40 and 324,738.40 is: 487,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,713.60 : 1,196,570.40 = 324,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,713.60/1,196,570.40 = 324,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,713.60x = 1,196,570.40 × 324,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,713.60x = 388,572,357,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,572,357,183.36/797,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,107.60

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