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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,362.20, 1,196,273.70 and 236,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,362.20, 1,196,273.70 and 236,410.20 is: 354,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,362.20 : 1,196,273.70 = 236,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,362.20/1,196,273.70 = 236,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,362.20x = 1,196,273.70 × 236,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,362.20x = 282,811,304,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,811,304,671.74/797,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,683.61

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