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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,058.64, 1,183,596.60 and 228,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,058.64, 1,183,596.60 and 228,098 is: 342,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,058.64 : 1,183,596.60 = 228,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,058.64/1,183,596.60 = 228,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,058.64x = 1,183,596.60 × 228,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,058.64x = 269,976,017,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,976,017,266.80/789,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,149.50

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