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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,345.62, 1,192,838.54 and 226,714.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,345.62, 1,192,838.54 and 226,714.57 is: 340,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,345.62 : 1,192,838.54 = 226,714.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,345.62/1,192,838.54 = 226,714.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,345.62x = 1,192,838.54 × 226,714.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,345.62x = 270,433,872,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,433,872,559.86/795,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,020.57

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