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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,732.64, 1,196,606.40 and 236,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,732.64, 1,196,606.40 and 236,767.20 is: 355,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,732.64 : 1,196,606.40 = 236,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,732.64/1,196,606.40 = 236,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,732.64x = 1,196,606.40 × 236,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,732.64x = 283,317,146,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,317,146,830.08/797,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,153.01

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