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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,256.76, 1,194,587.52 and 235,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,256.76, 1,194,587.52 and 235,291.32 is: 352,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,256.76 : 1,194,587.52 = 235,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,256.76/1,194,587.52 = 235,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,256.76x = 1,194,587.52 × 235,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,256.76x = 281,076,074,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,076,074,436.33/796,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,996.78

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