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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,070.14, 1,183,613.85 and 228,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,070.14, 1,183,613.85 and 228,109.50 is: 342,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,070.14 : 1,183,613.85 = 228,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,070.14/1,183,613.85 = 228,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,070.14x = 1,183,613.85 × 228,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,070.14x = 269,993,563,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,993,563,516.58/789,070.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,166.75

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