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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,406.54, 1,186,979.40 and 222,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,406.54, 1,186,979.40 and 222,827.04 is: 334,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,406.54 : 1,186,979.40 = 222,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,406.54/1,186,979.40 = 222,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,406.54x = 1,186,979.40 × 222,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,406.54x = 264,491,106,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,491,106,242.98/791,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,203.84

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