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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,979.44, 1,198,636.84 and 230,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,979.44, 1,198,636.84 and 230,359.44 is: 345,587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,979.44 : 1,198,636.84 = 230,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,979.44/1,198,636.84 = 230,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,979.44x = 1,198,636.84 × 230,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,979.44x = 276,117,314,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,117,314,712.84/798,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,587.51

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