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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,701.84, 1,189,052.76 and 231,736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,701.84, 1,189,052.76 and 231,736.34 is: 347,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,701.84 : 1,189,052.76 = 231,736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,701.84/1,189,052.76 = 231,736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,701.84x = 1,189,052.76 × 231,736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,701.84x = 275,546,738,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,546,738,510.94/792,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,604.51

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