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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,493.10, 1,185,772.45 and 229,527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,493.10, 1,185,772.45 and 229,527.60 is: 344,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,493.10 : 1,185,772.45 = 229,527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,493.10/1,185,772.45 = 229,527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,493.10x = 1,185,772.45 × 229,527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,493.10x = 272,167,504,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,167,504,594.62/790,493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,300.92

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