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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,573.39, 1,184,432.43 and 220,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,573.39, 1,184,432.43 and 220,952.88 is: 331,449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,573.39 : 1,184,432.43 = 220,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,573.39/1,184,432.43 = 220,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,573.39x = 1,184,432.43 × 220,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,573.39x = 261,703,756,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,703,756,573.90/789,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,449.56

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