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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,684.12, 1,196,759.48 and 236,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,684.12, 1,196,759.48 and 236,733.20 is: 355,169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,684.12 : 1,196,759.48 = 236,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,684.12/1,196,759.48 = 236,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,684.12x = 1,196,759.48 × 236,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,684.12x = 283,312,701,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,312,701,330.74/797,684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,169.04

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