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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,508.37, 1,196,327.36 and 236,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,508.37, 1,196,327.36 and 236,541.25 is: 354,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,508.37 : 1,196,327.36 = 236,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,508.37/1,196,327.36 = 236,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,508.37x = 1,196,327.36 × 236,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,508.37x = 282,980,769,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,980,769,143.60/797,508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,831.10

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