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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,515.26, 1,196,068.76 and 236,418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,515.26, 1,196,068.76 and 236,418.54 is: 354,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,515.26 : 1,196,068.76 = 236,418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,515.26/1,196,068.76 = 236,418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,515.26x = 1,196,068.76 × 236,418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,515.26x = 282,772,829,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,772,829,978.81/797,515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,567.30

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