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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,808.08, 1,186,386.36 and 229,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,808.08, 1,186,386.36 and 229,886.32 is: 344,880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,808.08 : 1,186,386.36 = 229,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,808.08/1,186,386.36 = 229,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,808.08x = 1,186,386.36 × 229,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,808.08x = 272,733,994,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,733,994,398.60/790,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,880.13

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