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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,847.26, 1,186,303.69 and 229,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,847.26, 1,186,303.69 and 229,881.76 is: 344,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,847.26 : 1,186,303.69 = 229,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,847.26/1,186,303.69 = 229,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,847.26x = 1,186,303.69 × 229,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,847.26x = 272,709,574,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,709,574,220.18/790,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,832.17

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