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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,980.84, 1,183,669.98 and 228,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,980.84, 1,183,669.98 and 228,011.56 is: 342,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,980.84 : 1,183,669.98 = 228,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,980.84/1,183,669.98 = 228,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,980.84x = 1,183,669.98 × 228,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,980.84x = 269,890,438,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,890,438,664.97/788,980.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,074.77

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