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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,847, 1,187,968.55 and 230,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,847, 1,187,968.55 and 230,881.50 is: 346,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,847 : 1,187,968.55 = 230,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,847/1,187,968.55 = 230,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,847x = 1,187,968.55 × 230,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,847x = 274,279,959,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,279,959,622.42/791,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,379.99

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