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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,708.81, 1,196,562.60 and 236,743.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,708.81, 1,196,562.60 and 236,743.31 is: 355,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,708.81 : 1,196,562.60 = 236,743.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,708.81/1,196,562.60 = 236,743.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,708.81x = 1,196,562.60 × 236,743.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,708.81x = 283,278,184,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,278,184,563.39/797,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,114.78

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