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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,408.54, 1,186,982.40 and 222,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,408.54, 1,186,982.40 and 222,829.04 is: 334,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,408.54 : 1,186,982.40 = 222,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,408.54/1,186,982.40 = 222,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,408.54x = 1,186,982.40 × 222,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,408.54x = 264,494,148,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,494,148,688.90/791,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,206.84

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