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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,262.82, 1,185,352.47 and 221,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,262.82, 1,185,352.47 and 221,683.14 is: 332,513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,262.82 : 1,185,352.47 = 221,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,262.82/1,185,352.47 = 221,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,262.82x = 1,185,352.47 × 221,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,262.82x = 262,772,657,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,772,657,556.36/790,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,513.00

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