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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,838.25, 1,195,491.47 and 235,887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,838.25, 1,195,491.47 and 235,887.33 is: 353,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,838.25 : 1,195,491.47 = 235,887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,838.25/1,195,491.47 = 235,887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,838.25x = 1,195,491.47 × 235,887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,838.25x = 282,001,289,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,001,289,716.64/796,838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,900.29

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