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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,155.28, 1,197,203.76 and 237,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,155.28, 1,197,203.76 and 237,175.20 is: 355,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,155.28 : 1,197,203.76 = 237,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,155.28/1,197,203.76 = 237,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,155.28x = 1,197,203.76 × 237,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,155.28x = 283,947,041,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,947,041,218.75/798,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,754.13

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