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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,179.04, 1,183,803.12 and 228,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,179.04, 1,183,803.12 and 228,270.24 is: 342,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,179.04 : 1,183,803.12 = 228,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,179.04/1,183,803.12 = 228,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,179.04x = 1,183,803.12 × 228,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,179.04x = 270,227,022,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,227,022,315.15/789,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,415.36

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