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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,669.28, 1,192,003.89 and 233,703.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,669.28, 1,192,003.89 and 233,703.78 is: 350,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,669.28 : 1,192,003.89 = 233,703.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,669.28/1,192,003.89 = 233,703.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,669.28x = 1,192,003.89 × 233,703.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,669.28x = 278,575,814,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,575,814,867.70/794,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,555.66

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