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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,603.32, 1,187,478.92 and 222,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,603.32, 1,187,478.92 and 222,983.49 is: 334,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,603.32 : 1,187,478.92 = 222,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,603.32/1,187,478.92 = 222,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,603.32x = 1,187,478.92 × 222,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,603.32x = 264,788,193,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,788,193,883.03/791,603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,496.06

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