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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,750, 1,193,843.72 and 234,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,750, 1,193,843.72 and 234,784.52 is: 352,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,750 : 1,193,843.72 = 234,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,750/1,193,843.72 = 234,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,750x = 1,193,843.72 × 234,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,750x = 280,296,024,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,296,024,755.21/795,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,241.31

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