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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,148.07, 1,186,754.86 and 230,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,148.07, 1,186,754.86 and 230,182.57 is: 345,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,148.07 : 1,186,754.86 = 230,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,148.07/1,186,754.86 = 230,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,148.07x = 1,186,754.86 × 230,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,148.07x = 273,170,285,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,170,285,405.96/791,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,283.39

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