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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,351.85, 1,184,102.52 and 220,732.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,351.85, 1,184,102.52 and 220,732.93 is: 331,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,351.85 : 1,184,102.52 = 220,732.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,351.85/1,184,102.52 = 220,732.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,351.85x = 1,184,102.52 × 220,732.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,351.85x = 261,370,418,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,370,418,659.98/789,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,120.30

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