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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,617.13, 1,196,425.69 and 236,651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,617.13, 1,196,425.69 and 236,651.63 is: 354,977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,617.13 : 1,196,425.69 = 236,651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,617.13/1,196,425.69 = 236,651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,617.13x = 1,196,425.69 × 236,651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,617.13x = 283,136,083,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,136,083,138.62/797,617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,977.44

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