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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,345.90, 1,184,213.25 and 228,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,345.90, 1,184,213.25 and 228,437.10 is: 342,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,345.90 : 1,184,213.25 = 228,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,345.90/1,184,213.25 = 228,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,345.90x = 1,184,213.25 × 228,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,345.90x = 270,518,240,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,518,240,611.58/789,345.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,711.91

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