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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,861.66, 1,189,292.49 and 231,896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,861.66, 1,189,292.49 and 231,896.16 is: 347,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,861.66 : 1,189,292.49 = 231,896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,861.66/1,189,292.49 = 231,896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,861.66x = 1,189,292.49 × 231,896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,861.66x = 275,792,361,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,792,361,547.84/792,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,844.24

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