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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,892.11, 1,194,986.41 and 228,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,892.11, 1,194,986.41 and 228,144.14 is: 342,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,892.11 : 1,194,986.41 = 228,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,892.11/1,194,986.41 = 228,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,892.11x = 1,194,986.41 × 228,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,892.11x = 272,629,139,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,629,139,705.49/796,892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,115.50

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