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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,308.48, 1,186,874.88 and 222,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,308.48, 1,186,874.88 and 222,707.68 is: 334,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,308.48 : 1,186,874.88 = 222,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,308.48/1,186,874.88 = 222,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,308.48x = 1,186,874.88 × 222,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,308.48x = 264,326,150,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,326,150,975.08/791,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,036.80

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