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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,278.99, 1,194,335.45 and 227,623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,278.99, 1,194,335.45 and 227,623.23 is: 341,411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,278.99 : 1,194,335.45 = 227,623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,278.99/1,194,335.45 = 227,623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,278.99x = 1,194,335.45 × 227,623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,278.99x = 271,858,491,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,858,491,694.39/796,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,411.11

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