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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,423.70, 1,195,722.45 and 236,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,423.70, 1,195,722.45 and 236,385.30 is: 354,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,423.70 : 1,195,722.45 = 236,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,423.70/1,195,722.45 = 236,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,423.70x = 1,195,722.45 × 236,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,423.70x = 282,651,210,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,651,210,059.99/797,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,455.49

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