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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,546.70, 1,195,909.65 and 236,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,546.70, 1,195,909.65 and 236,508.30 is: 354,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,546.70 : 1,195,909.65 = 236,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,546.70/1,195,909.65 = 236,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,546.70x = 1,195,909.65 × 236,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,546.70x = 282,842,558,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,842,558,275.10/797,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,640.75

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