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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,871.68, 1,196,804.24 and 324,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,871.68, 1,196,804.24 and 324,553.04 is: 486,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,871.68 : 1,196,804.24 = 324,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,871.68/1,196,804.24 = 324,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,871.68x = 1,196,804.24 × 324,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,871.68x = 388,426,454,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,426,454,376.89/797,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,828.23

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