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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,195.86, 1,186,988.19 and 230,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,195.86, 1,186,988.19 and 230,235.22 is: 345,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,195.86 : 1,186,988.19 = 230,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,195.86/1,186,988.19 = 230,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,195.86x = 1,186,988.19 × 230,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,195.86x = 273,286,487,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,286,487,062.05/791,195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,409.40

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