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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,602.32, 1,187,477.42 and 222,982.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,602.32, 1,187,477.42 and 222,982.49 is: 334,494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,602.32 : 1,187,477.42 = 222,982.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,602.32/1,187,477.42 = 222,982.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,602.32x = 1,187,477.42 × 222,982.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,602.32x = 264,786,673,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,786,673,784.16/791,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,494.57

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