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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,503.60, 1,195,895.57 and 228,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,503.60, 1,195,895.57 and 228,755.64 is: 343,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,503.60 : 1,195,895.57 = 228,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,503.60/1,195,895.57 = 228,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,503.60x = 1,195,895.57 × 228,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,503.60x = 273,567,860,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,567,860,472.72/797,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,030.25

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