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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,179.54, 1,183,803.87 and 228,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,179.54, 1,183,803.87 and 228,270.74 is: 342,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,179.54 : 1,183,803.87 = 228,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,179.54/1,183,803.87 = 228,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,179.54x = 1,183,803.87 × 228,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,179.54x = 270,227,785,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,227,785,419.76/789,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,416.11

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