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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,192.54, 1,197,285.45 and 324,765.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,192.54, 1,197,285.45 and 324,765.66 is: 487,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,192.54 : 1,197,285.45 = 324,765.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,192.54/1,197,285.45 = 324,765.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,192.54x = 1,197,285.45 × 324,765.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,192.54x = 388,837,199,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,837,199,377.65/798,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,147.12

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