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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,543.94, 1,199,139.30 and 230,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,543.94, 1,199,139.30 and 230,801.48 is: 346,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,543.94 : 1,199,139.30 = 230,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,543.94/1,199,139.30 = 230,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,543.94x = 1,199,139.30 × 230,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,543.94x = 276,763,125,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,763,125,166.16/799,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,151.24

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