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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,369.80, 1,198,034.10 and 325,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,369.80, 1,198,034.10 and 325,519.80 is: 487,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,369.80 : 1,198,034.10 = 325,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,369.80/1,198,034.10 = 325,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,369.80x = 1,198,034.10 × 325,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,369.80x = 389,983,820,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,983,820,625.18/799,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,864.09

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