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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,206.08, 1,198,889.44 and 230,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,206.08, 1,198,889.44 and 230,601.28 is: 345,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,206.08 : 1,198,889.44 = 230,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,206.08/1,198,889.44 = 230,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,206.08x = 1,198,889.44 × 230,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,206.08x = 276,465,439,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,465,439,442.48/799,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,925.10

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