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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,533.32, 1,185,832.78 and 229,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,533.32, 1,185,832.78 and 229,567.80 is: 344,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,533.32 : 1,185,832.78 = 229,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,533.32/1,185,832.78 = 229,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,533.32x = 1,185,832.78 × 229,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,533.32x = 272,229,022,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,229,022,472.48/790,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,361.22

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