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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,175.04, 1,183,797.12 and 228,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,175.04, 1,183,797.12 and 228,266.24 is: 342,409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,175.04 : 1,183,797.12 = 228,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,175.04/1,183,797.12 = 228,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,175.04x = 1,183,797.12 × 228,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,175.04x = 270,220,917,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,220,917,505.23/789,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,409.36

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