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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,959.40, 1,189,623.78 and 232,037.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,959.40, 1,189,623.78 and 232,037.64 is: 348,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,959.40 : 1,189,623.78 = 232,037.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,959.40/1,189,623.78 = 232,037.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,959.40x = 1,189,623.78 × 232,037.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,959.40x = 276,037,494,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,037,494,399.08/792,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,110.50

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