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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,935.17, 1,186,604.99 and 229,969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,935.17, 1,186,604.99 and 229,969.67 is: 345,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,935.17 : 1,186,604.99 = 229,969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,935.17/1,186,604.99 = 229,969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,935.17x = 1,186,604.99 × 229,969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,935.17x = 272,883,156,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,883,156,820.81/790,935.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,013.30

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