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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,771.44, 1,196,647.94 and 229,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,771.44, 1,196,647.94 and 229,166.48 is: 343,747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,771.44 : 1,196,647.94 = 229,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,771.44/1,196,647.94 = 229,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,771.44x = 1,196,647.94 × 229,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,771.44x = 274,231,596,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,231,596,209.05/797,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,747.07

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