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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,600.81, 1,185,934.02 and 229,635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,600.81, 1,185,934.02 and 229,635.31 is: 344,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,600.81 : 1,185,934.02 = 229,635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,600.81/1,185,934.02 = 229,635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,600.81x = 1,185,934.02 × 229,635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,600.81x = 272,332,326,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,332,326,322.25/790,600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,462.49

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