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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,787.44, 1,196,672 and 229,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,787.44, 1,196,672 and 229,182.48 is: 343,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,787.44 : 1,196,672 = 229,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,787.44/1,196,672 = 229,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,787.44x = 1,196,672 × 229,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,787.44x = 274,256,256,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,256,256,706.56/797,787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,771.09

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