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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,176.04, 1,183,798.62 and 228,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,176.04, 1,183,798.62 and 228,267.24 is: 342,410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,176.04 : 1,183,798.62 = 228,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,176.04/1,183,798.62 = 228,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,176.04x = 1,183,798.62 × 228,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,176.04x = 270,222,443,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,222,443,703.21/789,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,410.86

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