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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,435.96, 1,195,990.79 and 228,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,435.96, 1,195,990.79 and 228,664.67 is: 342,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,435.96 : 1,195,990.79 = 228,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,435.96/1,195,990.79 = 228,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,435.96x = 1,195,990.79 × 228,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,435.96x = 273,480,832,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,480,832,195.11/797,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,950.21

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