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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,435.24, 1,196,383.74 and 236,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,435.24, 1,196,383.74 and 236,483.24 is: 354,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,435.24 : 1,196,383.74 = 236,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,435.24/1,196,383.74 = 236,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,435.24x = 1,196,383.74 × 236,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,435.24x = 282,924,703,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,924,703,118.52/797,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,793.33

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