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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,573.46, 1,199,567.91 and 238,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,573.46, 1,199,567.91 and 238,607.96 is: 357,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,573.46 : 1,199,567.91 = 238,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,573.46/1,199,567.91 = 238,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,573.46x = 1,199,567.91 × 238,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,573.46x = 286,226,451,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,226,451,886.56/799,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,973.93

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