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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,636.38, 1,191,954.56 and 233,670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,636.38, 1,191,954.56 and 233,670.88 is: 350,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,636.38 : 1,191,954.56 = 233,670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,636.38/1,191,954.56 = 233,670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,636.38x = 1,191,954.56 × 233,670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,636.38x = 278,525,066,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,525,066,543.66/794,636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,506.31

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