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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,791.36, 1,199,689.31 and 231,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,791.36, 1,199,689.31 and 231,218.74 is: 346,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,791.36 : 1,199,689.31 = 231,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,791.36/1,199,689.31 = 231,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,791.36x = 1,199,689.31 × 231,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,791.36x = 277,390,650,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,390,650,649.67/799,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,828.77

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