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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,189.89, 1,183,787.29 and 220,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,189.89, 1,183,787.29 and 220,567.22 is: 330,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,189.89 : 1,183,787.29 = 220,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,189.89/1,183,787.29 = 220,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,189.89x = 1,183,787.29 × 220,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,189.89x = 261,104,670,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,104,670,422.61/789,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,851.52

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