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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,208.66, 1,195,452.95 and 228,459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,208.66, 1,195,452.95 and 228,459.47 is: 342,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,208.66 : 1,195,452.95 = 228,459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,208.66/1,195,452.95 = 228,459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,208.66x = 1,195,452.95 × 228,459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,208.66x = 273,112,540,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,112,540,247.37/797,208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,586.02

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