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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,826.58, 1,199,742.15 and 231,253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,826.58, 1,199,742.15 and 231,253.97 is: 346,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,826.58 : 1,199,742.15 = 231,253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,826.58/1,199,742.15 = 231,253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,826.58x = 1,199,742.15 × 231,253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,826.58x = 277,445,129,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,445,129,165.13/799,826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,881.61

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