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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,563.76, 1,187,358.60 and 230,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,563.76, 1,187,358.60 and 230,629.04 is: 345,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,563.76 : 1,187,358.60 = 230,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,563.76/1,187,358.60 = 230,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,563.76x = 1,187,358.60 × 230,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,563.76x = 273,839,374,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,839,374,053.74/791,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,947.34

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