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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,225.77, 1,195,593.38 and 228,454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,225.77, 1,195,593.38 and 228,454.38 is: 342,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,225.77 : 1,195,593.38 = 228,454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,225.77/1,195,593.38 = 228,454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,225.77x = 1,195,593.38 × 228,454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,225.77x = 273,138,544,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,138,544,360.00/797,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,611.29

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