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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,287.50, 1,195,935.57 and 206,311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,287.50, 1,195,935.57 and 206,311.50 is: 309,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,287.50 : 1,195,935.57 = 206,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,287.50/1,195,935.57 = 206,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,287.50x = 1,195,935.57 × 206,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,287.50x = 246,735,261,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,735,261,350.06/797,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,468.37

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