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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,059.44, 1,188,069.54 and 231,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,059.44, 1,188,069.54 and 231,098.80 is: 346,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,059.44 : 1,188,069.54 = 231,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,059.44/1,188,069.54 = 231,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,059.44x = 1,188,069.54 × 231,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,059.44x = 274,561,445,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,561,445,010.55/792,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,642.48

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