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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,822.40, 1,195,233.60 and 205,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,822.40, 1,195,233.60 and 205,846.40 is: 308,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,822.40 : 1,195,233.60 = 205,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,822.40/1,195,233.60 = 205,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,822.40x = 1,195,233.60 × 205,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,822.40x = 246,034,533,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,034,533,719.04/796,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,769.60

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