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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,959.39, 1,193,997.85 and 227,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,959.39, 1,193,997.85 and 227,388.60 is: 341,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,959.39 : 1,193,997.85 = 227,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,959.39/1,193,997.85 = 227,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,959.39x = 1,193,997.85 × 227,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,959.39x = 271,501,498,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,501,498,946.04/795,959.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,099.69

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