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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,264, 1,195,900.32 and 206,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,264, 1,195,900.32 and 206,288 is: 309,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,264 : 1,195,900.32 = 206,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,264/1,195,900.32 = 206,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,264x = 1,195,900.32 × 206,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,264x = 246,699,885,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,699,885,212.16/797,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,433.12

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