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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,759.50, 1,177,150.32 and 223,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,759.50, 1,177,150.32 and 223,794 is: 335,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,759.50 : 1,177,150.32 = 223,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,759.50/1,177,150.32 = 223,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,759.50x = 1,177,150.32 × 223,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,759.50x = 263,439,178,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439,178,714.08/784,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,694.16

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