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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,027.60, 1,183,349.40 and 228,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,027.60, 1,183,349.40 and 228,003.60 is: 341,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,027.60 : 1,183,349.40 = 228,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,027.60/1,183,349.40 = 228,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,027.60x = 1,183,349.40 × 228,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,027.60x = 269,807,923,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,807,923,257.84/789,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,949.92

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