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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,847.01, 1,186,303.32 and 229,881.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,847.01, 1,186,303.32 and 229,881.51 is: 344,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,847.01 : 1,186,303.32 = 229,881.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,847.01/1,186,303.32 = 229,881.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,847.01x = 1,186,303.32 × 229,881.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,847.01x = 272,709,198,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,709,198,519.61/790,847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,831.80

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