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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,933.92, 1,186,603.11 and 229,968.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,933.92, 1,186,603.11 and 229,968.42 is: 345,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,933.92 : 1,186,603.11 = 229,968.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,933.92/1,186,603.11 = 229,968.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,933.92x = 1,186,603.11 × 229,968.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,933.92x = 272,881,242,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,881,242,373.79/790,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,011.43

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