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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,547.88, 1,196,117.70 and 236,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,547.88, 1,196,117.70 and 236,451.16 is: 354,616.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,547.88 : 1,196,117.70 = 236,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,547.88/1,196,117.70 = 236,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,547.88x = 1,196,117.70 × 236,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,547.88x = 282,823,417,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,823,417,661.53/797,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,616.22

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