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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,514.26, 1,196,067.26 and 236,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,514.26, 1,196,067.26 and 236,417.54 is: 354,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,514.26 : 1,196,067.26 = 236,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,514.26/1,196,067.26 = 236,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,514.26x = 1,196,067.26 × 236,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,514.26x = 282,771,273,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,771,273,894.45/797,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,565.79

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