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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,249.53, 1,192,913.70 and 226,714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,249.53, 1,192,913.70 and 226,714.39 is: 340,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,249.53 : 1,192,913.70 = 226,714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,249.53/1,192,913.70 = 226,714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,249.53x = 1,192,913.70 × 226,714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,249.53x = 270,450,706,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,450,706,608.72/795,249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,082.82

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