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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,426.95, 1,185,673.23 and 229,461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,426.95, 1,185,673.23 and 229,461.45 is: 344,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,426.95 : 1,185,673.23 = 229,461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,426.95/1,185,673.23 = 229,461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,426.95x = 1,185,673.23 × 229,461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,426.95x = 272,066,298,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,066,298,581.98/790,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,201.70

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