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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,149.07, 1,186,756.36 and 230,183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,149.07, 1,186,756.36 and 230,183.57 is: 345,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,149.07 : 1,186,756.36 = 230,183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,149.07/1,186,756.36 = 230,183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,149.07x = 1,186,756.36 × 230,183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,149.07x = 273,171,815,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,171,815,665.01/791,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,284.89

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