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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,921.51, 1,186,584.36 and 229,956.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,921.51, 1,186,584.36 and 229,956.01 is: 344,992.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,921.51 : 1,186,584.36 = 229,956.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,921.51/1,186,584.36 = 229,956.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,921.51x = 1,186,584.36 × 229,956.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,921.51x = 272,862,204,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,862,204,954.00/790,921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,992.77

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