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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,541.39, 1,199,135.48 and 230,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,541.39, 1,199,135.48 and 230,798.88 is: 346,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,541.39 : 1,199,135.48 = 230,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,541.39/1,199,135.48 = 230,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,541.39x = 1,199,135.48 × 230,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,541.39x = 276,759,124,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,759,124,598.27/799,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,147.34

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