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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,929.92, 1,195,391.68 and 235,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,929.92, 1,195,391.68 and 235,918.72 is: 353,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,929.92 : 1,195,391.68 = 235,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,929.92/1,195,391.68 = 235,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,929.92x = 1,195,391.68 × 235,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,929.92x = 282,015,275,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,015,275,044.25/796,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,877.13

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