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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,994.60, 1,175,992.10 and 223,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,994.60, 1,175,992.10 and 223,029.10 is: 334,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,994.60 : 1,175,992.10 = 223,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,994.60/1,175,992.10 = 223,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,994.60x = 1,175,992.10 × 223,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,994.60x = 262,280,459,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,280,459,670.11/783,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,543.71

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