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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,847.50, 1,187,969.30 and 230,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,847.50, 1,187,969.30 and 230,882 is: 346,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,847.50 : 1,187,969.30 = 230,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,847.50/1,187,969.30 = 230,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,847.50x = 1,187,969.30 × 230,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,847.50x = 274,280,726,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,280,726,768.19/791,847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,380.74

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