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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,708.64, 1,197,731.76 and 325,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,708.64, 1,197,731.76 and 325,072.48 is: 487,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,708.64 : 1,197,731.76 = 325,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,708.64/1,197,731.76 = 325,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,708.64x = 1,197,731.76 × 325,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,708.64x = 389,349,633,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,349,633,597.97/798,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,473.92

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