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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,170.55, 1,186,668.72 and 222,569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,170.55, 1,186,668.72 and 222,569.72 is: 333,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,170.55 : 1,186,668.72 = 222,569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,170.55/1,186,668.72 = 222,569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,170.55x = 1,186,668.72 × 222,569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,170.55x = 264,116,524,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,116,524,743.16/791,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,830.08

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