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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,848.50, 1,187,970.80 and 230,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,848.50, 1,187,970.80 and 230,883 is: 346,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,848.50 : 1,187,970.80 = 230,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,848.50/1,187,970.80 = 230,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,848.50x = 1,187,970.80 × 230,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,848.50x = 274,282,262,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,282,262,216.40/791,848.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,382.25

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