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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,979.40, 1,198,469.10 and 230,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,979.40, 1,198,469.10 and 230,359.40 is: 345,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,979.40 : 1,198,469.10 = 230,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,979.40/1,198,469.10 = 230,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,979.40x = 1,198,469.10 × 230,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,979.40x = 276,078,622,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,078,622,794.54/798,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,539.10

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