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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,685.71, 1,192,028.20 and 233,720.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,685.71, 1,192,028.20 and 233,720.21 is: 350,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,685.71 : 1,192,028.20 = 233,720.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,685.71/1,192,028.20 = 233,720.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,685.71x = 1,192,028.20 × 233,720.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,685.71x = 278,601,083,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,601,083,625.69/794,685.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,580.21

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