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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,001.60, 1,188,002.40 and 231,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,001.60, 1,188,002.40 and 231,036.10 is: 346,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,001.60 : 1,188,002.40 = 231,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,001.60/1,188,002.40 = 231,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,001.60x = 1,188,002.40 × 231,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,001.60x = 274,471,441,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,471,441,286.64/792,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,554.15

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