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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,512.32, 1,185,801.28 and 229,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,512.32, 1,185,801.28 and 229,546.82 is: 344,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,512.32 : 1,185,801.28 = 229,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,512.32/1,185,801.28 = 229,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,512.32x = 1,185,801.28 × 229,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,512.32x = 272,196,907,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,196,907,046.92/790,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,329.75

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