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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,412, 1,197,815.28 and 237,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,412, 1,197,815.28 and 237,444.16 is: 356,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,412 : 1,197,815.28 = 237,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,412/1,197,815.28 = 237,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,412x = 1,197,815.28 × 237,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,412x = 284,414,242,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,414,242,994.77/798,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,224.91

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