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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,036.36, 1,186,755.46 and 230,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,036.36, 1,186,755.46 and 230,070.86 is: 345,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,036.36 : 1,186,755.46 = 230,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,036.36/1,186,755.46 = 230,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,036.36x = 1,186,755.46 × 230,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,036.36x = 273,037,842,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,037,842,782.94/791,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,164.72

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