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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,297.63, 1,185,404.69 and 221,718.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,297.63, 1,185,404.69 and 221,718.33 is: 332,565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,297.63 : 1,185,404.69 = 221,718.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,297.63/1,185,404.69 = 221,718.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,297.63x = 1,185,404.69 × 221,718.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,297.63x = 262,825,948,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,825,948,795.26/790,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,565.78

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