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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,432.96, 1,195,986.29 and 228,661.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,432.96, 1,195,986.29 and 228,661.67 is: 342,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,432.96 : 1,195,986.29 = 228,661.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,432.96/1,195,986.29 = 228,661.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,432.96x = 1,195,986.29 × 228,661.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,432.96x = 273,476,215,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,476,215,245.27/797,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,945.72

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