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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,170.12, 1,198,995.72 and 238,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,170.12, 1,198,995.72 and 238,204.56 is: 357,378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,170.12 : 1,198,995.72 = 238,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,170.12/1,198,995.72 = 238,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,170.12x = 1,198,995.72 × 238,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,170.12x = 285,606,247,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,606,247,924.48/799,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,378.54

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