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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,253.36, 1,187,074.44 and 230,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,253.36, 1,187,074.44 and 230,292.72 is: 345,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,253.36 : 1,187,074.44 = 230,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,253.36/1,187,074.44 = 230,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,253.36x = 1,187,074.44 × 230,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,253.36x = 273,374,601,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,374,601,630.08/791,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,495.66

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