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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,198.34, 1,195,801.83 and 236,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,198.34, 1,195,801.83 and 236,237.70 is: 354,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,198.34 : 1,195,801.83 = 236,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,198.34/1,195,801.83 = 236,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,198.34x = 1,195,801.83 × 236,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,198.34x = 282,493,473,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,493,473,974.99/797,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,357.83

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