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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,042, 1,197,288 and 325,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,042, 1,197,288 and 325,066.80 is: 487,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,042 : 1,197,288 = 325,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,042/1,197,288 = 325,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,042x = 1,197,288 × 325,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,042x = 389,198,578,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,198,578,838.40/798,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,691.85

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