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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,293.50, 1,195,944.60 and 206,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,293.50, 1,195,944.60 and 206,317.50 is: 309,477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,293.50 : 1,195,944.60 = 206,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,293.50/1,195,944.60 = 206,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,293.50x = 1,195,944.60 × 206,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,293.50x = 246,744,300,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,744,300,010.50/797,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,477.38

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