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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,492.12, 1,196,302.98 and 236,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,492.12, 1,196,302.98 and 236,525 is: 354,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,492.12 : 1,196,302.98 = 236,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,492.12/1,196,302.98 = 236,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,492.12x = 1,196,302.98 × 236,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,492.12x = 282,955,562,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,955,562,344.50/797,492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,806.72

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