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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,665.50, 1,187,403.46 and 223,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,665.50, 1,187,403.46 and 223,089.24 is: 334,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,665.50 : 1,187,403.46 = 223,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,665.50/1,187,403.46 = 223,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,665.50x = 1,187,403.46 × 223,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,665.50x = 264,896,935,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,896,935,464.77/791,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,607.15

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