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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,444.80, 1,197,686.40 and 237,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,444.80, 1,197,686.40 and 237,497.60 is: 356,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,444.80 : 1,197,686.40 = 237,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,444.80/1,197,686.40 = 237,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,444.80x = 1,197,686.40 × 237,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,444.80x = 284,447,645,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,447,645,552.64/798,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,252.11

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