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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,948.47, 1,195,416.75 and 228,330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,948.47, 1,195,416.75 and 228,330.05 is: 342,493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,948.47 : 1,195,416.75 = 228,330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,948.47/1,195,416.75 = 228,330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,948.47x = 1,195,416.75 × 228,330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,948.47x = 272,949,563,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,949,563,255.25/796,948.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,493.37

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