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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,038.94, 1,188,038.79 and 231,078.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,038.94, 1,188,038.79 and 231,078.30 is: 346,611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,038.94 : 1,188,038.79 = 231,078.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,038.94/1,188,038.79 = 231,078.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,038.94x = 1,188,038.79 × 231,078.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,038.94x = 274,529,983,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,529,983,927.26/792,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,611.73

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