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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,505.76, 1,194,569.91 and 227,869.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,505.76, 1,194,569.91 and 227,869.29 is: 341,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,505.76 : 1,194,569.91 = 227,869.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,505.76/1,194,569.91 = 227,869.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,505.76x = 1,194,569.91 × 227,869.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,505.76x = 272,205,797,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,205,797,247.06/796,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,749.94

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