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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,677.62, 1,196,749.71 and 236,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,677.62, 1,196,749.71 and 236,726.70 is: 355,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,677.62 : 1,196,749.71 = 236,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,677.62/1,196,749.71 = 236,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,677.62x = 1,196,749.71 × 236,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,677.62x = 283,302,609,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,302,609,574.26/797,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,159.28

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