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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,506.76, 1,194,571.41 and 227,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,506.76, 1,194,571.41 and 227,870.29 is: 341,751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,506.76 : 1,194,571.41 = 227,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,506.76/1,194,571.41 = 227,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,506.76x = 1,194,571.41 × 227,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,506.76x = 272,207,333,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,207,333,622.41/796,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,751.44

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