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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,148.96, 1,186,636.30 and 222,548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,148.96, 1,186,636.30 and 222,548.10 is: 333,797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,148.96 : 1,186,636.30 = 222,548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,148.96/1,186,636.30 = 222,548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,148.96x = 1,186,636.30 × 222,548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,148.96x = 264,083,653,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,083,653,956.03/791,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,797.64

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