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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,911.40, 1,198,367.10 and 230,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,911.40, 1,198,367.10 and 230,291.40 is: 345,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,911.40 : 1,198,367.10 = 230,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,911.40/1,198,367.10 = 230,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,911.40x = 1,198,367.10 × 230,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,911.40x = 275,973,637,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,973,637,172.94/798,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,437.10

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