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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,677.12, 1,196,748.96 and 236,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,677.12, 1,196,748.96 and 236,726.20 is: 355,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,677.12 : 1,196,748.96 = 236,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,677.12/1,196,748.96 = 236,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,677.12x = 1,196,748.96 × 236,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,677.12x = 283,301,833,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,301,833,654.75/797,677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,158.53

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