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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,512.16, 1,185,801.04 and 229,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,512.16, 1,185,801.04 and 229,546.72 is: 344,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,512.16 : 1,185,801.04 = 229,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,512.16/1,185,801.04 = 229,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,512.16x = 1,185,801.04 × 229,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,512.16x = 272,196,739,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,196,739,304.59/790,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,329.60

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