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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,333.52, 1,188,583.60 and 231,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,333.52, 1,188,583.60 and 231,369.60 is: 347,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,333.52 : 1,188,583.60 = 231,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,333.52/1,188,583.60 = 231,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,333.52x = 1,188,583.60 × 231,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,333.52x = 275,002,112,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,002,112,098.56/792,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,078.73

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