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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,362.80, 1,196,241 and 236,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,362.80, 1,196,241 and 236,397.28 is: 354,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,362.80 : 1,196,241 = 236,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,362.80/1,196,241 = 236,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,362.80x = 1,196,241 × 236,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,362.80x = 282,788,118,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,788,118,624.48/797,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,654.27

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