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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,823.40, 1,195,235.10 and 205,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,823.40, 1,195,235.10 and 205,847.40 is: 308,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,823.40 : 1,195,235.10 = 205,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,823.40/1,195,235.10 = 205,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,823.40x = 1,195,235.10 × 205,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,823.40x = 246,036,037,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,036,037,723.74/796,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,771.10

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