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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,707.31, 1,196,560.35 and 236,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,707.31, 1,196,560.35 and 236,741.81 is: 355,112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,707.31 : 1,196,560.35 = 236,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,707.31/1,196,560.35 = 236,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,707.31x = 1,196,560.35 × 236,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,707.31x = 283,275,857,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,275,857,050.43/797,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,112.53

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