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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,561, 1,196,341.18 and 236,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,561, 1,196,341.18 and 236,590.60 is: 354,885.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,561 : 1,196,341.18 = 236,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,561/1,196,341.18 = 236,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,561x = 1,196,341.18 × 236,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,561x = 283,043,077,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,043,077,580.91/797,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,885.81

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