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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,180.54, 1,183,805.37 and 228,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,180.54, 1,183,805.37 and 228,271.74 is: 342,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,180.54 : 1,183,805.37 = 228,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,180.54/1,183,805.37 = 228,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,180.54x = 1,183,805.37 × 228,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,180.54x = 270,229,311,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,229,311,631.24/789,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,417.61

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