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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,150.78, 1,197,197.01 and 237,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,150.78, 1,197,197.01 and 237,170.70 is: 355,747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,150.78 : 1,197,197.01 = 237,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,150.78/1,197,197.01 = 237,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,150.78x = 1,197,197.01 × 237,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,150.78x = 283,940,052,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,940,052,899.61/798,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,747.39

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