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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,487.12 : 1,196,295.48 = 236,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,487.12/1,196,295.48 = 236,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,487.12x = 1,196,295.48 × 236,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,487.12x = 282,947,806,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947,806,929.60/797,487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,799.22

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