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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,705.72, 1,184,567.76 and 221,053.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,705.72, 1,184,567.76 and 221,053.05 is: 331,582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,705.72 : 1,184,567.76 = 221,053.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,705.72/1,184,567.76 = 221,053.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,705.72x = 1,184,567.76 × 221,053.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,705.72x = 261,852,316,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,852,316,279.67/789,705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,582.14

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