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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,591.52, 1,175,400.24 and 222,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,591.52, 1,175,400.24 and 222,604.96 is: 333,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,591.52 : 1,175,400.24 = 222,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,591.52/1,175,400.24 = 222,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,591.52x = 1,175,400.24 × 222,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,591.52x = 261,649,923,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,649,923,409.19/783,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,911.12

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