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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,835.13, 1,186,285.50 and 229,869.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,835.13, 1,186,285.50 and 229,869.63 is: 344,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,835.13 : 1,186,285.50 = 229,869.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,835.13/1,186,285.50 = 229,869.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,835.13x = 1,186,285.50 × 229,869.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,835.13x = 272,691,008,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,691,008,959.37/790,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,813.98

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