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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,051.64, 1,183,586.10 and 228,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,051.64, 1,183,586.10 and 228,091 is: 342,139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,051.64 : 1,183,586.10 = 228,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,051.64/1,183,586.10 = 228,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,051.64x = 1,183,586.10 × 228,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,051.64x = 269,965,337,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,965,337,135.10/789,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,139.00

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