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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,930.20, 1,186,265.70 and 222,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,930.20, 1,186,265.70 and 222,349.80 is: 333,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,930.20 : 1,186,265.70 = 222,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,930.20/1,186,265.70 = 222,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,930.20x = 1,186,265.70 × 222,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,930.20x = 263,765,941,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,765,941,141.86/790,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,488.27

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