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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,843.40, 1,183,265.10 and 220,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,843.40, 1,183,265.10 and 220,223.40 is: 330,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,843.40 : 1,183,265.10 = 220,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,843.40/1,183,265.10 = 220,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,843.40x = 1,183,265.10 × 220,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,843.40x = 260,582,663,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,582,663,423.34/788,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,335.10

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