Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,487.12, 1,196,295.48 and 236,520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 797,487.12, 1,196,295.48 and 236,520 is: 354,799.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,487.12 : 1,196,295.48 = 236,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,487.12/1,196,295.48 = 236,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,487.12x = 1,196,295.48 × 236,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,487.12x = 282,947,806,929.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,947,806,929.60/797,487.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,799.22
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