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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,035.95, 1,194,211.52 and 227,421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,035.95, 1,194,211.52 and 227,421.89 is: 341,177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,035.95 : 1,194,211.52 = 227,421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,035.95/1,194,211.52 = 227,421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,035.95x = 1,194,211.52 × 227,421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,035.95x = 271,589,840,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,589,840,938.17/796,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,177.86

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