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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,495, 1,184,252.58 and 228,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,495, 1,184,252.58 and 228,530.04 is: 342,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,495 : 1,184,252.58 = 228,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,495/1,184,252.58 = 228,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,495x = 1,184,252.58 × 228,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,495x = 270,637,289,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,637,289,477.50/789,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,797.98

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