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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,148.48, 1,188,203.04 and 231,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,148.48, 1,188,203.04 and 231,187.84 is: 346,776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,148.48 : 1,188,203.04 = 231,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,148.48/1,188,203.04 = 231,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,148.48x = 1,188,203.04 × 231,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,148.48x = 274,698,094,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,698,094,299.03/792,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,776.02

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