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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,599.75, 1,185,932.43 and 229,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,599.75, 1,185,932.43 and 229,634.25 is: 344,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,599.75 : 1,185,932.43 = 229,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,599.75/1,185,932.43 = 229,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,599.75x = 1,185,932.43 × 229,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,599.75x = 272,330,704,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,330,704,113.73/790,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,460.90

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