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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,418.20, 1,195,714.20 and 236,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,418.20, 1,195,714.20 and 236,379.80 is: 354,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,418.20 : 1,195,714.20 = 236,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,418.20/1,195,714.20 = 236,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,418.20x = 1,195,714.20 × 236,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,418.20x = 282,642,683,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,642,683,453.16/797,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,447.24

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