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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,363.20, 1,196,275.20 and 236,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,363.20, 1,196,275.20 and 236,411.20 is: 354,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,363.20 : 1,196,275.20 = 236,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,363.20/1,196,275.20 = 236,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,363.20x = 1,196,275.20 × 236,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,363.20x = 282,812,855,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,812,855,562.24/797,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,685.11

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