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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,210.72, 1,195,611.69 and 236,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,210.72, 1,195,611.69 and 236,114 is: 354,110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,210.72 : 1,195,611.69 = 236,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,210.72/1,195,611.69 = 236,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,210.72x = 1,195,611.69 × 236,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,210.72x = 282,300,658,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,300,658,572.66/797,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,110.46

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