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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,632.61, 1,199,271.98 and 230,890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,632.61, 1,199,271.98 and 230,890.25 is: 346,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,632.61 : 1,199,271.98 = 230,890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,632.61/1,199,271.98 = 230,890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,632.61x = 1,199,271.98 × 230,890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,632.61x = 276,900,210,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,900,210,855.60/799,632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,284.29

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