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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,223.36, 1,195,631.28 and 236,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,223.36, 1,195,631.28 and 236,126.64 is: 354,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,223.36 : 1,195,631.28 = 236,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,223.36/1,195,631.28 = 236,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,223.36x = 1,195,631.28 × 236,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,223.36x = 282,320,396,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,320,396,825.30/797,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,129.61

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