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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,273.80, 1,197,890.10 and 325,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,273.80, 1,197,890.10 and 325,423.80 is: 487,720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,273.80 : 1,197,890.10 = 325,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,273.80/1,197,890.10 = 325,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,273.80x = 1,197,890.10 × 325,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,273.80x = 389,821,948,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,821,948,324.38/799,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,720.16

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