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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,551.20, 1,199,150.66 and 230,808.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,551.20, 1,199,150.66 and 230,808.78 is: 346,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,551.20 : 1,199,150.66 = 230,808.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,551.20/1,199,150.66 = 230,808.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,551.20x = 1,199,150.66 × 230,808.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,551.20x = 276,774,501,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,774,501,447.82/799,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,162.32

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