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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,920.54, 1,195,846.70 and 324,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,920.54, 1,195,846.70 and 324,055.42 is: 485,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,920.54 : 1,195,846.70 = 324,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,920.54/1,195,846.70 = 324,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,920.54x = 1,195,846.70 × 324,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,920.54x = 387,520,597,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,520,597,024.60/797,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,663.15

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