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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,319.16, 1,185,436.92 and 221,739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,319.16, 1,185,436.92 and 221,739.84 is: 332,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,319.16 : 1,185,436.92 = 221,739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,319.16/1,185,436.92 = 221,739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,319.16x = 1,185,436.92 × 221,739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,319.16x = 262,858,592,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,858,592,970.89/790,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,598.03

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