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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,548.94, 1,199,147.29 and 230,806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,548.94, 1,199,147.29 and 230,806.53 is: 346,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,548.94 : 1,199,147.29 = 230,806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,548.94/1,199,147.29 = 230,806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,548.94x = 1,199,147.29 × 230,806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,548.94x = 276,771,024,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,771,024,386.79/799,548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,158.95

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