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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,822.88, 1,195,468.40 and 235,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,822.88, 1,195,468.40 and 235,871.96 is: 353,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,822.88 : 1,195,468.40 = 235,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,822.88/1,195,468.40 = 235,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,822.88x = 1,195,468.40 × 235,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,822.88x = 281,977,469,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,977,469,238.40/796,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,877.23

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