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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,177.72, 1,195,562.28 and 236,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,177.72, 1,195,562.28 and 236,081 is: 354,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,177.72 : 1,195,562.28 = 236,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,177.72/1,195,562.28 = 236,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,177.72x = 1,195,562.28 × 236,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,177.72x = 282,249,538,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,249,538,624.68/797,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,061.00

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