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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,852, 1,187,976.06 and 230,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,852, 1,187,976.06 and 230,886.52 is: 346,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,852 : 1,187,976.06 = 230,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,852/1,187,976.06 = 230,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,852x = 1,187,976.06 × 230,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,852x = 274,287,658,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,287,658,336.71/791,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,387.53

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