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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,104.70, 1,197,328.14 and 229,480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,104.70, 1,197,328.14 and 229,480.74 is: 344,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,104.70 : 1,197,328.14 = 229,480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,104.70/1,197,328.14 = 229,480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,104.70x = 1,197,328.14 × 229,480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,104.70x = 274,763,747,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,763,747,590.02/798,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,270.30

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