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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,509.97, 1,185,797.76 and 229,544.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,509.97, 1,185,797.76 and 229,544.47 is: 344,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,509.97 : 1,185,797.76 = 229,544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,509.97/1,185,797.76 = 229,544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,509.97x = 1,185,797.76 × 229,544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,509.97x = 272,193,318,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,193,318,346.39/790,509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,326.23

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