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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,110.70, 1,188,166.05 and 231,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,110.70, 1,188,166.05 and 231,072.30 is: 346,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,110.70 : 1,188,166.05 = 231,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,110.70/1,188,166.05 = 231,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,110.70x = 1,188,166.05 × 231,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,110.70x = 274,552,261,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,552,261,955.42/792,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,608.45

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