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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,492, 1,184,248.08 and 228,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,492, 1,184,248.08 and 228,527.04 is: 342,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,492 : 1,184,248.08 = 228,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,492/1,184,248.08 = 228,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,492x = 1,184,248.08 × 228,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,492x = 270,632,708,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,632,708,348.08/789,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,793.48

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