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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,875.05, 1,186,514.87 and 229,909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,875.05, 1,186,514.87 and 229,909.55 is: 344,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,875.05 : 1,186,514.87 = 229,909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,875.05/1,186,514.87 = 229,909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,875.05x = 1,186,514.87 × 229,909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,875.05x = 272,791,092,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,791,092,747.89/790,875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,923.13

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