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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,633.61, 1,199,273.48 and 230,891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,633.61, 1,199,273.48 and 230,891.25 is: 346,285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,633.61 : 1,199,273.48 = 230,891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,633.61/1,199,273.48 = 230,891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,633.61x = 1,199,273.48 × 230,891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,633.61x = 276,901,752,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,901,752,889.05/799,633.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,285.79

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