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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,920.79, 1,195,847.08 and 324,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,920.79, 1,195,847.08 and 324,055.67 is: 485,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,920.79 : 1,195,847.08 = 324,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,920.79/1,195,847.08 = 324,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,920.79x = 1,195,847.08 × 324,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,920.79x = 387,521,026,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,521,026,726.94/797,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,663.53

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