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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,922.51, 1,186,585.86 and 229,957.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,922.51, 1,186,585.86 and 229,957.01 is: 344,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,922.51 : 1,186,585.86 = 229,957.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,922.51/1,186,585.86 = 229,957.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,922.51x = 1,186,585.86 × 229,957.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,922.51x = 272,863,736,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,863,736,473.88/790,922.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,994.27

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