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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,299.72, 1,195,745.46 and 236,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,299.72, 1,195,745.46 and 236,203 is: 354,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,299.72 : 1,195,745.46 = 236,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,299.72/1,195,745.46 = 236,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,299.72x = 1,195,745.46 × 236,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,299.72x = 282,438,664,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,438,664,888.38/797,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,244.03

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