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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,711.75, 1,184,290.49 and 220,940.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,711.75, 1,184,290.49 and 220,940.03 is: 331,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,711.75 : 1,184,290.49 = 220,940.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,711.75/1,184,290.49 = 220,940.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,711.75x = 1,184,290.49 × 220,940.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,711.75x = 261,657,179,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,657,179,902.39/789,711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,332.51

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