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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,176.54, 1,183,799.37 and 228,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,176.54, 1,183,799.37 and 228,267.74 is: 342,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,176.54 : 1,183,799.37 = 228,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,176.54/1,183,799.37 = 228,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,176.54x = 1,183,799.37 × 228,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,176.54x = 270,223,206,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,223,206,803.32/789,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,411.61

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