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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,877.60, 1,187,816.40 and 223,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,877.60, 1,187,816.40 and 223,257.60 is: 334,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,877.60 : 1,187,816.40 = 223,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,877.60/1,187,816.40 = 223,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,877.60x = 1,187,816.40 × 223,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,877.60x = 265,189,038,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,189,038,704.64/791,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,886.40

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