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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,461.49, 1,187,205.26 and 222,856.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,461.49, 1,187,205.26 and 222,856.29 is: 334,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,461.49 : 1,187,205.26 = 222,856.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,461.49/1,187,205.26 = 222,856.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,461.49x = 1,187,205.26 × 222,856.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,461.49x = 264,576,158,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,576,158,597.80/791,461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,288.10

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