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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,185.09, 1,195,837.61 and 228,561.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,185.09, 1,195,837.61 and 228,561.67 is: 342,859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,185.09 : 1,195,837.61 = 228,561.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,185.09/1,195,837.61 = 228,561.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,185.09x = 1,195,837.61 × 228,561.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,185.09x = 273,322,641,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,322,641,542.40/797,185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,859.70

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