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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,546.88, 1,196,116.20 and 236,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,546.88, 1,196,116.20 and 236,450.16 is: 354,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,546.88 : 1,196,116.20 = 236,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,546.88/1,196,116.20 = 236,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,546.88x = 1,196,116.20 × 236,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,546.88x = 282,821,866,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,821,866,868.59/797,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,614.72

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