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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,676.24, 1,187,419.59 and 223,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,676.24, 1,187,419.59 and 223,099.98 is: 334,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,676.24 : 1,187,419.59 = 223,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,676.24/1,187,419.59 = 223,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,676.24x = 1,187,419.59 × 223,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,676.24x = 264,913,286,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,913,286,780.61/791,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,623.26

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