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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,200.22, 1,195,595.94 and 236,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,200.22, 1,195,595.94 and 236,103.50 is: 354,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,200.22 : 1,195,595.94 = 236,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,200.22/1,195,595.94 = 236,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,200.22x = 1,195,595.94 × 236,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,200.22x = 282,284,386,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,284,386,019.79/797,200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,094.72

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