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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,763.90, 1,187,714.64 and 223,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,763.90, 1,187,714.64 and 223,148.76 is: 334,742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,763.90 : 1,187,714.64 = 223,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,763.90/1,187,714.64 = 223,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,763.90x = 1,187,714.64 × 223,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,763.90x = 265,037,045,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,037,045,532.72/791,763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,742.52

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