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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,607.40, 1,184,411.31 and 221,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,607.40, 1,184,411.31 and 221,072.26 is: 331,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,607.40 : 1,184,411.31 = 221,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,607.40/1,184,411.31 = 221,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,607.40x = 1,184,411.31 × 221,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,607.40x = 261,840,483,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,840,483,965.90/789,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,608.45

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