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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,494, 1,184,251.08 and 228,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,494, 1,184,251.08 and 228,529.04 is: 342,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,494 : 1,184,251.08 = 228,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,494/1,184,251.08 = 228,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,494x = 1,184,251.08 × 228,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,494x = 270,635,762,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,635,762,431.36/789,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,796.48

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