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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,543.83, 1,196,493.56 and 228,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,543.83, 1,196,493.56 and 228,880.60 is: 343,371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,543.83 : 1,196,493.56 = 228,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,543.83/1,196,493.56 = 228,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,543.83x = 1,196,493.56 × 228,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,543.83x = 273,854,156,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,854,156,782.07/797,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,371.92

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