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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,848.54, 1,189,275.60 and 231,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,848.54, 1,189,275.60 and 231,883.04 is: 347,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,848.54 : 1,189,275.60 = 231,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,848.54/1,189,275.60 = 231,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,848.54x = 1,189,275.60 × 231,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,848.54x = 275,772,841,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,772,841,525.82/792,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,825.38

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