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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,568.32, 1,195,085.76 and 235,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,568.32, 1,195,085.76 and 235,617.76 is: 353,495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,568.32 : 1,195,085.76 = 235,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,568.32/1,195,085.76 = 235,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,568.32x = 1,195,085.76 × 235,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,568.32x = 281,583,429,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,583,429,779.10/796,568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,495.64

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