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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,277.49, 1,194,333.20 and 227,621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,277.49, 1,194,333.20 and 227,621.73 is: 341,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,277.49 : 1,194,333.20 = 227,621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,277.49/1,194,333.20 = 227,621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,277.49x = 1,194,333.20 × 227,621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,277.49x = 271,856,188,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,856,188,042.33/796,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,408.86

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