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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,373.80, 1,187,060.70 and 230,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,373.80, 1,187,060.70 and 230,426.60 is: 345,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,373.80 : 1,187,060.70 = 230,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,373.80/1,187,060.70 = 230,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,373.80x = 1,187,060.70 × 230,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,373.80x = 273,530,361,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,530,361,094.62/791,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,639.90

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