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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,918.66, 1,195,843.89 and 324,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,918.66, 1,195,843.89 and 324,053.54 is: 485,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,918.66 : 1,195,843.89 = 324,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,918.66/1,195,843.89 = 324,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,918.66x = 1,195,843.89 × 324,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,918.66x = 387,517,445,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,517,445,841.87/797,918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,660.34

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