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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,845.51, 1,186,301.06 and 229,880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,845.51, 1,186,301.06 and 229,880.01 is: 344,829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,845.51 : 1,186,301.06 = 229,880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,845.51/1,186,301.06 = 229,880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,845.51x = 1,186,301.06 × 229,880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,845.51x = 272,706,894,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,706,894,179.01/790,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,829.54

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