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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,292.72, 1,195,734.96 and 236,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,292.72, 1,195,734.96 and 236,196 is: 354,233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,292.72 : 1,195,734.96 = 236,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,292.72/1,195,734.96 = 236,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,292.72x = 1,195,734.96 × 236,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,292.72x = 282,427,814,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,427,814,612.16/797,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,233.53

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