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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,617.63, 1,196,426.44 and 236,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,617.63, 1,196,426.44 and 236,652.13 is: 354,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,617.63 : 1,196,426.44 = 236,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,617.63/1,196,426.44 = 236,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,617.63x = 1,196,426.44 × 236,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,617.63x = 283,136,859,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,136,859,432.19/797,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,978.19

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