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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,209.72, 1,195,610.19 and 236,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,209.72, 1,195,610.19 and 236,113 is: 354,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,209.72 : 1,195,610.19 = 236,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,209.72/1,195,610.19 = 236,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,209.72x = 1,195,610.19 × 236,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,209.72x = 282,299,108,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,299,108,791.47/797,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,108.96

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