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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,872.60, 1,187,808.90 and 223,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,872.60, 1,187,808.90 and 223,252.60 is: 334,878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,872.60 : 1,187,808.90 = 223,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,872.60/1,187,808.90 = 223,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,872.60x = 1,187,808.90 × 223,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,872.60x = 265,181,425,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,181,425,228.14/791,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,878.90

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