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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,493.12, 1,196,304.48 and 236,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,493.12, 1,196,304.48 and 236,526 is: 354,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,493.12 : 1,196,304.48 = 236,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,493.12/1,196,304.48 = 236,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,493.12x = 1,196,304.48 × 236,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,493.12x = 282,957,113,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,957,113,436.48/797,493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,808.22

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