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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,338.40, 1,188,507.60 and 231,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,338.40, 1,188,507.60 and 231,372.90 is: 347,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,338.40 : 1,188,507.60 = 231,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,338.40/1,188,507.60 = 231,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,338.40x = 1,188,507.60 × 231,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,338.40x = 274,988,450,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,988,450,084.04/792,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,059.35

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