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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,845.26, 1,186,300.69 and 229,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,845.26, 1,186,300.69 and 229,879.76 is: 344,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,845.26 : 1,186,300.69 = 229,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,845.26/1,186,300.69 = 229,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,845.26x = 1,186,300.69 × 229,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,845.26x = 272,706,511,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,706,511,398.83/790,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,829.17

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