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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,838.50, 1,177,268.82 and 223,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,838.50, 1,177,268.82 and 223,873 is: 335,812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,838.50 : 1,177,268.82 = 223,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,838.50/1,177,268.82 = 223,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,838.50x = 1,177,268.82 × 223,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,838.50x = 263,558,702,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,558,702,539.86/784,838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,812.66

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