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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,056.46, 1,197,285.21 and 229,438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,056.46, 1,197,285.21 and 229,438.62 is: 344,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,056.46 : 1,197,285.21 = 229,438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,056.46/1,197,285.21 = 229,438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,056.46x = 1,197,285.21 × 229,438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,056.46x = 274,703,466,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,703,466,328.81/798,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,215.58

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