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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,870.21, 1,193,852.07 and 227,207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,870.21, 1,193,852.07 and 227,207.61 is: 340,824.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,870.21 : 1,193,852.07 = 227,207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,870.21/1,193,852.07 = 227,207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,870.21x = 1,193,852.07 × 227,207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,870.21x = 271,252,275,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,252,275,518.25/795,870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,824.76

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