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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,838.24, 1,186,432.32 and 229,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,838.24, 1,186,432.32 and 229,825.76 is: 344,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,838.24 : 1,186,432.32 = 229,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,838.24/1,186,432.32 = 229,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,838.24x = 1,186,432.32 × 229,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,838.24x = 272,672,709,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,672,709,632.56/790,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,789.49

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