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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,429.60, 1,197,644.40 and 237,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,429.60, 1,197,644.40 and 237,464.10 is: 356,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,429.60 : 1,197,644.40 = 237,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,429.60/1,197,644.40 = 237,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,429.60x = 1,197,644.40 × 237,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,429.60x = 284,397,549,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,397,549,566.04/798,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,196.15

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