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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,210.62, 1,198,816.65 and 238,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,210.62, 1,198,816.65 and 238,231.26 is: 357,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,210.62 : 1,198,816.65 = 238,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,210.62/1,198,816.65 = 238,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,210.62x = 1,198,816.65 × 238,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,210.62x = 285,595,601,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,595,601,038.48/799,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,347.10

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