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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,411.50, 1,197,814.53 and 237,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,411.50, 1,197,814.53 and 237,443.66 is: 356,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,411.50 : 1,197,814.53 = 237,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,411.50/1,197,814.53 = 237,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,411.50x = 1,197,814.53 × 237,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,411.50x = 284,413,466,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,413,466,004.38/798,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,224.16

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