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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,591.62, 1,194,887.43 and 235,582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,591.62, 1,194,887.43 and 235,582.38 is: 353,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,591.62 : 1,194,887.43 = 235,582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,591.62/1,194,887.43 = 235,582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,591.62x = 1,194,887.43 × 235,582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,591.62x = 281,494,424,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,494,424,591.48/796,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,373.57

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