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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,287.88, 1,195,936.14 and 206,311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,287.88, 1,195,936.14 and 206,311.88 is: 309,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,287.88 : 1,195,936.14 = 206,311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,287.88/1,195,936.14 = 206,311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,287.88x = 1,195,936.14 × 206,311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,287.88x = 246,735,827,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,735,827,423.66/797,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,468.93

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