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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,596.97, 1,176,895.47 and 223,616.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,596.97, 1,176,895.47 and 223,616.89 is: 335,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,596.97 : 1,176,895.47 = 223,616.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,596.97/1,176,895.47 = 223,616.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,596.97x = 1,176,895.47 × 223,616.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,596.97x = 263,173,704,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,173,704,856.49/784,596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,425.34

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