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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,512.40, 1,197,768.60 and 237,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,512.40, 1,197,768.60 and 237,546.90 is: 356,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,512.40 : 1,197,768.60 = 237,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,512.40/1,197,768.60 = 237,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,512.40x = 1,197,768.60 × 237,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,512.40x = 284,526,217,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,526,217,847.34/798,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,320.35

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