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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,563.20, 1,195,934.40 and 236,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,563.20, 1,195,934.40 and 236,524.80 is: 354,665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,563.20 : 1,195,934.40 = 236,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,563.20/1,195,934.40 = 236,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,563.20x = 1,195,934.40 × 236,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,563.20x = 282,868,144,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,868,144,773.12/797,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,665.49

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