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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,507.97, 1,185,794.76 and 229,542.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,507.97, 1,185,794.76 and 229,542.47 is: 344,323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,507.97 : 1,185,794.76 = 229,542.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,507.97/1,185,794.76 = 229,542.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,507.97x = 1,185,794.76 × 229,542.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,507.97x = 272,190,256,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,190,256,210.82/790,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,323.23

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