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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,051.24, 1,183,751.82 and 228,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,051.24, 1,183,751.82 and 228,043.08 is: 342,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,051.24 : 1,183,751.82 = 228,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,051.24/1,183,751.82 = 228,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,051.24x = 1,183,751.82 × 228,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,051.24x = 269,946,410,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,946,410,988.41/789,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,115.19

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