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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,214.38, 1,195,469.74 and 228,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,214.38, 1,195,469.74 and 228,466.40 is: 342,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,214.38 : 1,195,469.74 = 228,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,214.38/1,195,469.74 = 228,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,214.38x = 1,195,469.74 × 228,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,214.38x = 273,124,666,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,124,666,664.40/797,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,598.77

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