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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,513.38, 1,185,802.86 and 229,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,513.38, 1,185,802.86 and 229,547.88 is: 344,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,513.38 : 1,185,802.86 = 229,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,513.38/1,185,802.86 = 229,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,513.38x = 1,185,802.86 × 229,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,513.38x = 272,198,532,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,198,532,610.94/790,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,331.34

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