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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,844, 1,195,500.10 and 235,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,844, 1,195,500.10 and 235,893.08 is: 353,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,844 : 1,195,500.10 = 235,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,844/1,195,500.10 = 235,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,844x = 1,195,500.10 × 235,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,844x = 282,010,200,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,010,200,729.31/796,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,908.92

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