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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,849.50, 1,195,508.34 and 235,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,849.50, 1,195,508.34 and 235,898.58 is: 353,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,849.50 : 1,195,508.34 = 235,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,849.50/1,195,508.34 = 235,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,849.50x = 1,195,508.34 × 235,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,849.50x = 282,018,719,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,018,719,784.16/796,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,917.17

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