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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,960.92, 1,195,615.98 and 236,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,960.92, 1,195,615.98 and 236,039.16 is: 354,110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,960.92 : 1,195,615.98 = 236,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,960.92/1,195,615.98 = 236,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,960.92x = 1,195,615.98 × 236,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,960.92x = 282,212,191,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,212,191,601.78/796,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,110.45

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