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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,226.39, 1,195,594.32 and 228,455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,226.39, 1,195,594.32 and 228,455.01 is: 342,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,226.39 : 1,195,594.32 = 228,455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,226.39/1,195,594.32 = 228,455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,226.39x = 1,195,594.32 × 228,455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,226.39x = 273,139,512,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,139,512,331.54/797,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,612.23

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