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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,846.01, 1,186,301.82 and 229,880.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,846.01, 1,186,301.82 and 229,880.51 is: 344,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,846.01 : 1,186,301.82 = 229,880.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,846.01/1,186,301.82 = 229,880.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,846.01x = 1,186,301.82 × 229,880.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,846.01x = 272,707,660,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,707,660,314.62/790,846.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,830.29

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