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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,358.78, 1,196,235 and 236,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,358.78, 1,196,235 and 236,393.28 is: 354,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,358.78 : 1,196,235 = 236,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,358.78/1,196,235 = 236,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,358.78x = 1,196,235 × 236,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,358.78x = 282,781,915,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,781,915,300.80/797,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,648.27

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