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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,259.52, 1,184,066.56 and 228,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,259.52, 1,184,066.56 and 228,337.60 is: 342,557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,259.52 : 1,184,066.56 = 228,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,259.52/1,184,066.56 = 228,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,259.52x = 1,184,066.56 × 228,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,259.52x = 270,366,916,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,366,916,550.66/789,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,557.69

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