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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,512.38, 1,185,801.36 and 229,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,512.38, 1,185,801.36 and 229,546.88 is: 344,329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,512.38 : 1,185,801.36 = 229,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,512.38/1,185,801.36 = 229,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,512.38x = 1,185,801.36 × 229,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,512.38x = 272,197,002,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197,002,487.76/790,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,329.84

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