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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,653.60, 1,186,013.24 and 229,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,653.60, 1,186,013.24 and 229,688.10 is: 344,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,653.60 : 1,186,013.24 = 229,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,653.60/1,186,013.24 = 229,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,653.60x = 1,186,013.24 × 229,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,653.60x = 272,413,127,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,413,127,670.44/790,653.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,541.69

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