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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,303.65, 1,198,799.96 and 230,644.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,303.65, 1,198,799.96 and 230,644.77 is: 345,922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,303.65 : 1,198,799.96 = 230,644.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,303.65/1,198,799.96 = 230,644.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,303.65x = 1,198,799.96 × 230,644.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,303.65x = 276,496,939,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,496,939,896.99/799,303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,922.28

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