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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,849.54, 1,189,277.10 and 231,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,849.54, 1,189,277.10 and 231,884.04 is: 347,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,849.54 : 1,189,277.10 = 231,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,849.54/1,189,277.10 = 231,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,849.54x = 1,189,277.10 × 231,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,849.54x = 275,774,378,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,774,378,627.48/792,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,826.88

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