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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,464.96, 1,184,391.84 and 228,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,464.96, 1,184,391.84 and 228,556.16 is: 342,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,464.96 : 1,184,391.84 = 228,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,464.96/1,184,391.84 = 228,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,464.96x = 1,184,391.84 × 228,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,464.96x = 270,700,050,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,700,050,885.73/789,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,890.52

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