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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,493.87, 1,196,305.61 and 236,526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,493.87, 1,196,305.61 and 236,526.75 is: 354,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,493.87 : 1,196,305.61 = 236,526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,493.87/1,196,305.61 = 236,526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,493.87x = 1,196,305.61 × 236,526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,493.87x = 282,958,276,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,958,276,757.43/797,493.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,809.34

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