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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,175.72, 1,195,559.28 and 236,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,175.72, 1,195,559.28 and 236,079 is: 354,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,175.72 : 1,195,559.28 = 236,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,175.72/1,195,559.28 = 236,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,175.72x = 1,195,559.28 × 236,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,175.72x = 282,246,439,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,246,439,263.12/797,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,058.00

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