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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,257.76, 1,194,589.02 and 235,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,257.76, 1,194,589.02 and 235,292.32 is: 352,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,257.76 : 1,194,589.02 = 235,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,257.76/1,194,589.02 = 235,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,257.76x = 1,194,589.02 × 235,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,257.76x = 281,077,621,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,077,621,962.33/796,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,998.28

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