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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,140.44, 1,188,191.04 and 231,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,140.44, 1,188,191.04 and 231,179.80 is: 346,763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,140.44 : 1,188,191.04 = 231,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,140.44/1,188,191.04 = 231,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,140.44x = 1,188,191.04 × 231,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,140.44x = 274,685,766,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,685,766,988.99/792,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,763.97

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