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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,851, 1,187,974.56 and 230,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,851, 1,187,974.56 and 230,885.52 is: 346,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,851 : 1,187,974.56 = 230,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,851/1,187,974.56 = 230,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,851x = 1,187,974.56 × 230,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,851x = 274,286,124,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,286,124,032.37/791,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,386.03

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