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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,288.50, 1,195,937.07 and 206,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,288.50, 1,195,937.07 and 206,312.50 is: 309,469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,288.50 : 1,195,937.07 = 206,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,288.50/1,195,937.07 = 206,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,288.50x = 1,195,937.07 × 206,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,288.50x = 246,736,766,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,736,766,754.38/797,288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,469.87

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