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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,286.38, 1,195,933.88 and 206,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,286.38, 1,195,933.88 and 206,310.38 is: 309,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,286.38 : 1,195,933.88 = 206,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,286.38/1,195,933.88 = 206,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,286.38x = 1,195,933.88 × 206,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,286.38x = 246,733,567,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,733,567,773.78/797,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,466.68

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