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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,896.96, 1,195,520.32 and 235,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,896.96, 1,195,520.32 and 235,975.04 is: 354,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,896.96 : 1,195,520.32 = 235,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,896.96/1,195,520.32 = 235,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,896.96x = 1,195,520.32 × 235,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,896.96x = 282,112,955,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,112,955,332.81/796,896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,014.35

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