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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,052.64, 1,183,587.60 and 228,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,052.64, 1,183,587.60 and 228,092 is: 342,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,052.64 : 1,183,587.60 = 228,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,052.64/1,183,587.60 = 228,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,052.64x = 1,183,587.60 × 228,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,052.64x = 269,966,862,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,966,862,859.20/789,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,140.50

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