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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,224.86, 1,195,633.53 and 236,128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,224.86, 1,195,633.53 and 236,128.14 is: 354,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,224.86 : 1,195,633.53 = 236,128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,224.86/1,195,633.53 = 236,128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,224.86x = 1,195,633.53 × 236,128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,224.86x = 282,322,721,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,322,721,560.53/797,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,131.86

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