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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,157.76, 1,196,197.00 and 324,289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,157.76, 1,196,197.00 and 324,289.13 is: 486,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,157.76 : 1,196,197.00 = 324,289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,157.76/1,196,197.00 = 324,289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,157.76x = 1,196,197.00 × 324,289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,157.76x = 387,913,677,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,913,677,646.90/798,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,011.29

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