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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,912.76, 1,195,017.38 and 228,164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,912.76, 1,195,017.38 and 228,164.78 is: 342,146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,912.76 : 1,195,017.38 = 228,164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,912.76/1,195,017.38 = 228,164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,912.76x = 1,195,017.38 × 228,164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,912.76x = 272,660,870,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,660,870,487.97/796,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,146.45

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