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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,076.66, 1,196,414.06 and 325,159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,076.66, 1,196,414.06 and 325,159.78 is: 487,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,076.66 : 1,196,414.06 = 325,159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,076.66/1,196,414.06 = 325,159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,076.66x = 1,196,414.06 × 325,159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,076.66x = 389,025,732,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,025,732,538.51/798,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,454.09

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