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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,180.73, 1,186,803.81 and 230,215.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,180.73, 1,186,803.81 and 230,215.23 is: 345,332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,180.73 : 1,186,803.81 = 230,215.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,180.73/1,186,803.81 = 230,215.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,180.73x = 1,186,803.81 × 230,215.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,180.73x = 273,220,312,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,220,312,084.03/791,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,332.36

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