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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,375.36, 1,195,859.24 and 236,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,375.36, 1,195,859.24 and 236,278.64 is: 354,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,375.36 : 1,195,859.24 = 236,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,375.36/1,195,859.24 = 236,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,375.36x = 1,195,859.24 × 236,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,375.36x = 282,555,994,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,555,994,858.63/797,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,357.57

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