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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,184.92, 1,197,476.10 and 237,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,184.92, 1,197,476.10 and 237,204.12 is: 355,865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,184.92 : 1,197,476.10 = 237,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,184.92/1,197,476.10 = 237,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,184.92x = 1,197,476.10 × 237,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,184.92x = 284,046,264,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,046,264,521.53/798,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,865.24

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