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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,421.20, 1,195,718.70 and 236,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,421.20, 1,195,718.70 and 236,382.80 is: 354,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,421.20 : 1,195,718.70 = 236,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,421.20/1,195,718.70 = 236,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,421.20x = 1,195,718.70 × 236,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,421.20x = 282,647,334,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,647,334,318.36/797,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,451.74

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