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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,176.72, 1,195,560.78 and 236,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,176.72, 1,195,560.78 and 236,080 is: 354,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,176.72 : 1,195,560.78 = 236,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,176.72/1,195,560.78 = 236,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,176.72x = 1,195,560.78 × 236,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,176.72x = 282,247,988,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,247,988,942.40/797,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,059.50

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