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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,661.02, 1,189,097.37 and 231,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,661.02, 1,189,097.37 and 231,687.42 is: 347,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,661.02 : 1,189,097.37 = 231,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,661.02/1,189,097.37 = 231,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,661.02x = 1,189,097.37 × 231,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,661.02x = 275,498,901,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,498,901,784.09/792,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,562.07

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