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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,058.62, 1,187,991.45 and 231,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,058.62, 1,187,991.45 and 231,093.66 is: 346,612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,058.62 : 1,187,991.45 = 231,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,058.62/1,187,991.45 = 231,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,058.62x = 1,187,991.45 × 231,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,058.62x = 274,537,292,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,537,292,229.21/792,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,612.34

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