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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,514.31, 1,185,804.29 and 229,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,514.31, 1,185,804.29 and 229,548.81 is: 344,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,514.31 : 1,185,804.29 = 229,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,514.31/1,185,804.29 = 229,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,514.31x = 1,185,804.29 × 229,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,514.31x = 272,199,963,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,199,963,662.40/790,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,332.75

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