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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,709.64, 1,197,733.26 and 325,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,709.64, 1,197,733.26 and 325,073.48 is: 487,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,709.64 : 1,197,733.26 = 325,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,709.64/1,197,733.26 = 325,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,709.64x = 1,197,733.26 × 325,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,709.64x = 389,351,318,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,351,318,939.95/798,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,475.42

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