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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,849.50, 1,187,972.30 and 230,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,849.50, 1,187,972.30 and 230,884 is: 346,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,849.50 : 1,187,972.30 = 230,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,849.50/1,187,972.30 = 230,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,849.50x = 1,187,972.30 × 230,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,849.50x = 274,283,796,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,283,796,513.20/791,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,383.75

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