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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,645.91, 1,184,422.10 and 221,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,645.91, 1,184,422.10 and 221,014.40 is: 331,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,645.91 : 1,184,422.10 = 221,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,645.91/1,184,422.10 = 221,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,645.91x = 1,184,422.10 × 221,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,645.91x = 261,774,339,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,774,339,778.24/789,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,508.51

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