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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,014.88, 1,194,063.32 and 227,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,014.88, 1,194,063.32 and 227,351.14 is: 341,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,014.88 : 1,194,063.32 = 227,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,014.88/1,194,063.32 = 227,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,014.88x = 1,194,063.32 × 227,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,014.88x = 271,471,654,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,471,654,617.40/796,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,038.42

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