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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,198.22, 1,195,592.94 and 236,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,198.22, 1,195,592.94 and 236,101.50 is: 354,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,198.22 : 1,195,592.94 = 236,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,198.22/1,195,592.94 = 236,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,198.22x = 1,195,592.94 × 236,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,198.22x = 282,281,286,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,281,286,523.41/797,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,091.72

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