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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,949.47, 1,195,418.25 and 228,331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,949.47, 1,195,418.25 and 228,331.05 is: 342,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,949.47 : 1,195,418.25 = 228,331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,949.47/1,195,418.25 = 228,331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,949.47x = 1,195,418.25 × 228,331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,949.47x = 272,951,104,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,951,104,211.66/796,949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,494.87

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