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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,912.91, 1,195,835.27 and 324,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,912.91, 1,195,835.27 and 324,047.79 is: 485,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,912.91 : 1,195,835.27 = 324,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,912.91/1,195,835.27 = 324,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,912.91x = 1,195,835.27 × 324,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,912.91x = 387,507,774,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,507,774,827.31/797,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,651.72

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