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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,792.44, 1,196,679.48 and 229,187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,792.44, 1,196,679.48 and 229,187.50 is: 343,778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,792.44 : 1,196,679.48 = 229,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,792.44/1,196,679.48 = 229,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,792.44x = 1,196,679.48 × 229,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,792.44x = 274,263,978,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,263,978,322.50/797,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,778.61

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