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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,512.47, 1,185,801.51 and 229,546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,512.47, 1,185,801.51 and 229,546.97 is: 344,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,512.47 : 1,185,801.51 = 229,546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,512.47/1,185,801.51 = 229,546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,512.47x = 1,185,801.51 × 229,546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,512.47x = 272,197,137,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197,137,712.92/790,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,329.98

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