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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,073.76, 1,192,867.92 and 234,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,073.76, 1,192,867.92 and 234,111.20 is: 351,242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,073.76 : 1,192,867.92 = 234,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,073.76/1,192,867.92 = 234,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,073.76x = 1,192,867.92 × 234,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,073.76x = 279,263,740,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,263,740,192.70/795,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,242.56

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