Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,159.40, 1,198,729.99 and 230,521.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 799,159.40, 1,198,729.99 and 230,521.74 is: 345,779.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,159.40 : 1,198,729.99 = 230,521.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,159.40/1,198,729.99 = 230,521.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,159.40x = 1,198,729.99 × 230,521.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,159.40x = 276,333,323,084.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,333,323,084.98/799,159.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,779.98
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