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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,254.86, 1,174,893.23 and 222,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,254.86, 1,174,893.23 and 222,289.36 is: 333,437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,254.86 : 1,174,893.23 = 222,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,254.86/1,174,893.23 = 222,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,254.86x = 1,174,893.23 × 222,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,254.86x = 261,166,263,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,166,263,053.59/783,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,437.14

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