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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,511.63, 1,185,800.25 and 229,546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,511.63, 1,185,800.25 and 229,546.13 is: 344,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,511.63 : 1,185,800.25 = 229,546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,511.63/1,185,800.25 = 229,546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,511.63x = 1,185,800.25 × 229,546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,511.63x = 272,195,852,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,195,852,411.53/790,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,328.72

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