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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,948.85, 1,195,417.31 and 228,330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,948.85, 1,195,417.31 and 228,330.42 is: 342,493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,948.85 : 1,195,417.31 = 228,330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,948.85/1,195,417.31 = 228,330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,948.85x = 1,195,417.31 × 228,330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,948.85x = 272,950,141,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,950,141,093.09/796,948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,493.93

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