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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,787.91, 1,199,684.15 and 231,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,787.91, 1,199,684.15 and 231,215.30 is: 346,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,787.91 : 1,199,684.15 = 231,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,787.91/1,199,684.15 = 231,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,787.91x = 1,199,684.15 × 231,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,787.91x = 277,385,328,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,385,328,858.87/799,787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,823.61

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