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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,511.88, 1,185,800.61 and 229,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,511.88, 1,185,800.61 and 229,546.38 is: 344,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,511.88 : 1,185,800.61 = 229,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,511.88/1,185,800.61 = 229,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,511.88x = 1,185,800.61 × 229,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,511.88x = 272,196,237,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,196,237,427.29/790,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,329.09

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