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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,421.81, 1,195,969.60 and 228,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,421.81, 1,195,969.60 and 228,650.54 is: 342,929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,421.81 : 1,195,969.60 = 228,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,421.81/1,195,969.60 = 228,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,421.81x = 1,195,969.60 × 228,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,421.81x = 273,459,093,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,459,093,720.33/797,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,929.04

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