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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,560, 1,196,339.68 and 236,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,560, 1,196,339.68 and 236,589.60 is: 354,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,560 : 1,196,339.68 = 236,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,560/1,196,339.68 = 236,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,560x = 1,196,339.68 × 236,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,560x = 283,041,526,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,041,526,355.33/797,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,884.31

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