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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,009.68, 1,194,172.10 and 227,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,009.68, 1,194,172.10 and 227,395.68 is: 341,138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,009.68 : 1,194,172.10 = 227,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,009.68/1,194,172.10 = 227,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,009.68x = 1,194,172.10 × 227,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,009.68x = 271,549,576,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,549,576,716.53/796,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,138.54

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