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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,564.32, 1,185,824.94 and 221,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,564.32, 1,185,824.94 and 221,950.14 is: 332,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,564.32 : 1,185,824.94 = 221,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,564.32/1,185,824.94 = 221,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,564.32x = 1,185,824.94 × 221,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,564.32x = 263,194,011,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,194,011,448.49/790,564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,919.16

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