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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,598.22, 1,176,897.35 and 223,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,598.22, 1,176,897.35 and 223,618.14 is: 335,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,598.22 : 1,176,897.35 = 223,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,598.22/1,176,897.35 = 223,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,598.22x = 1,176,897.35 × 223,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,598.22x = 263,175,595,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,175,595,259.84/784,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,427.21

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