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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,782.44, 1,196,664.48 and 229,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,782.44, 1,196,664.48 and 229,177.47 is: 343,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,782.44 : 1,196,664.48 = 229,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,782.44/1,196,664.48 = 229,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,782.44x = 1,196,664.48 × 229,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,782.44x = 274,248,537,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,248,537,965.27/797,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,763.57

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