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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,354.90, 1,184,226.84 and 228,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,354.90, 1,184,226.84 and 228,446.10 is: 342,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,354.90 : 1,184,226.84 = 228,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,354.90/1,184,226.84 = 228,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,354.90x = 1,184,226.84 × 228,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,354.90x = 270,532,003,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,532,003,113.32/789,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,725.44

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