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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,905.76, 1,195,371.60 and 228,284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,905.76, 1,195,371.60 and 228,284.64 is: 342,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,905.76 : 1,195,371.60 = 228,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,905.76/1,195,371.60 = 228,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,905.76x = 1,195,371.60 × 228,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,905.76x = 272,884,975,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,884,975,372.22/796,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,430.67

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