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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,240.80, 1,194,361.20 and 235,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,240.80, 1,194,361.20 and 235,267.20 is: 352,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,240.80 : 1,194,361.20 = 235,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,240.80/1,194,361.20 = 235,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,240.80x = 1,194,361.20 × 235,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,240.80x = 280,994,015,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,994,015,312.64/796,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,900.80

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