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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,545.94, 1,199,142.30 and 230,803.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,545.94, 1,199,142.30 and 230,803.48 is: 346,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,545.94 : 1,199,142.30 = 230,803.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,545.94/1,199,142.30 = 230,803.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,545.94x = 1,199,142.30 × 230,803.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,545.94x = 276,766,215,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,766,215,855.20/799,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,154.24

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