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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,079.65, 1,197,140.12 and 229,437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,079.65, 1,197,140.12 and 229,437.78 is: 344,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,079.65 : 1,197,140.12 = 229,437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,079.65/1,197,140.12 = 229,437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,079.65x = 1,197,140.12 × 229,437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,079.65x = 274,669,171,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,669,171,481.73/798,079.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,162.61

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