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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,599.43, 1,185,931.95 and 229,633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,599.43, 1,185,931.95 and 229,633.93 is: 344,460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,599.43 : 1,185,931.95 = 229,633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,599.43/1,185,931.95 = 229,633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,599.43x = 1,185,931.95 × 229,633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,599.43x = 272,330,214,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,330,214,391.06/790,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,460.42

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