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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,353.20, 1,196,260.20 and 236,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,353.20, 1,196,260.20 and 236,401.20 is: 354,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,353.20 : 1,196,260.20 = 236,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,353.20/1,196,260.20 = 236,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,353.20x = 1,196,260.20 × 236,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,353.20x = 282,797,346,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,797,346,792.24/797,353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,670.11

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