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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,539.92, 1,196,309.76 and 236,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,539.92, 1,196,309.76 and 236,569.56 is: 354,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,539.92 : 1,196,309.76 = 236,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,539.92/1,196,309.76 = 236,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,539.92x = 1,196,309.76 × 236,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,539.92x = 283,010,473,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,010,473,546.91/797,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,854.30

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