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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,822.74, 1,186,352.91 and 229,784.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,822.74, 1,186,352.91 and 229,784.34 is: 344,711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,822.74 : 1,186,352.91 = 229,784.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,822.74/1,186,352.91 = 229,784.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,822.74x = 1,186,352.91 × 229,784.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,822.74x = 272,605,320,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,605,320,431.43/790,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,711.03

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