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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,725.98, 1,187,492.99 and 223,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,725.98, 1,187,492.99 and 223,149.72 is: 334,697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,725.98 : 1,187,492.99 = 223,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,725.98/1,187,492.99 = 223,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,725.98x = 1,187,492.99 × 223,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,725.98x = 264,988,727,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,988,727,104.71/791,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,697.53

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