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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,735.59, 1,186,149.36 and 222,161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,735.59, 1,186,149.36 and 222,161.01 is: 333,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,735.59 : 1,186,149.36 = 222,161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,735.59/1,186,149.36 = 222,161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,735.59x = 1,186,149.36 × 222,161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,735.59x = 263,516,139,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,516,139,828.45/790,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,254.43

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