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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,062.08, 1,196,392.32 and 325,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,062.08, 1,196,392.32 and 325,145.28 is: 487,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,062.08 : 1,196,392.32 = 325,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,062.08/1,196,392.32 = 325,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,062.08x = 1,196,392.32 × 325,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,062.08x = 389,001,315,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,001,315,876.25/798,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,432.40

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