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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,056.96, 1,197,285.96 and 229,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,056.96, 1,197,285.96 and 229,439.12 is: 344,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,056.96 : 1,197,285.96 = 229,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,056.96/1,197,285.96 = 229,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,056.96x = 1,197,285.96 × 229,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,056.96x = 274,704,237,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,704,237,050.76/798,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,216.33

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