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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,472.20, 1,194,519.60 and 227,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,472.20, 1,194,519.60 and 227,835.76 is: 341,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,472.20 : 1,194,519.60 = 227,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,472.20/1,194,519.60 = 227,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,472.20x = 1,194,519.60 × 227,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,472.20x = 272,154,280,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,154,280,900.90/796,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,699.66

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