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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,080.15, 1,197,140.88 and 229,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,080.15, 1,197,140.88 and 229,438.28 is: 344,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,080.15 : 1,197,140.88 = 229,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,080.15/1,197,140.88 = 229,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,080.15x = 1,197,140.88 × 229,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,080.15x = 274,669,938,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,669,938,439.18/798,080.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,163.35

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