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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,482.15, 1,184,298.25 and 220,863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,482.15, 1,184,298.25 and 220,863.36 is: 331,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,482.15 : 1,184,298.25 = 220,863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,482.15/1,184,298.25 = 220,863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,482.15x = 1,184,298.25 × 220,863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,482.15x = 261,568,090,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,568,090,737.12/789,482.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,316.03

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