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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,843, 1,195,498.59 and 235,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,843, 1,195,498.59 and 235,892.08 is: 353,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,843 : 1,195,498.59 = 235,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,843/1,195,498.59 = 235,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,843x = 1,195,498.59 × 235,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,843x = 282,008,649,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,008,649,032.17/796,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,907.42

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