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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,570.96, 1,199,179.78 and 230,828.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,570.96, 1,199,179.78 and 230,828.51 is: 346,191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,570.96 : 1,199,179.78 = 230,828.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,570.96/1,199,179.78 = 230,828.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,570.96x = 1,199,179.78 × 230,828.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,570.96x = 276,804,881,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,804,881,839.53/799,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,191.76

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