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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,598.69, 1,185,930.85 and 229,633.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,598.69, 1,185,930.85 and 229,633.19 is: 344,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,598.69 : 1,185,930.85 = 229,633.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,598.69/1,185,930.85 = 229,633.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,598.69x = 1,185,930.85 × 229,633.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,598.69x = 272,329,084,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,329,084,204.91/790,598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,459.32

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