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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,252, 1,197,575.28 and 237,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,252, 1,197,575.28 and 237,284.16 is: 355,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,252 : 1,197,575.28 = 237,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,252/1,197,575.28 = 237,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,252x = 1,197,575.28 × 237,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,252x = 284,165,644,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,165,644,351.57/798,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,984.88

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