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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,165.84, 1,195,753.08 and 236,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,165.84, 1,195,753.08 and 236,205.20 is: 354,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,165.84 : 1,195,753.08 = 236,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,165.84/1,195,753.08 = 236,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,165.84x = 1,195,753.08 × 236,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,165.84x = 282,443,095,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,443,095,412.02/797,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,309.08

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