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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,447, 1,197,683.46 and 229,835.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,447, 1,197,683.46 and 229,835.64 is: 344,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,447 : 1,197,683.46 = 229,835.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,447/1,197,683.46 = 229,835.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,447x = 1,197,683.46 × 229,835.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,447x = 275,270,344,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,270,344,546.51/798,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,757.19

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