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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,509.37, 1,196,328.86 and 236,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,509.37, 1,196,328.86 and 236,542.25 is: 354,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,509.37 : 1,196,328.86 = 236,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,509.37/1,196,328.86 = 236,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,509.37x = 1,196,328.86 × 236,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,509.37x = 282,982,320,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,982,320,284.34/797,509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,832.60

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