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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,508.97, 1,185,796.26 and 229,543.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,508.97, 1,185,796.26 and 229,543.47 is: 344,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,508.97 : 1,185,796.26 = 229,543.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,508.97/1,185,796.26 = 229,543.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,508.97x = 1,185,796.26 × 229,543.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,508.97x = 272,191,788,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,191,788,233.42/790,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,324.73

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