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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,879.60, 1,187,819.40 and 223,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,879.60, 1,187,819.40 and 223,259.60 is: 334,889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,879.60 : 1,187,819.40 = 223,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,879.60/1,187,819.40 = 223,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,879.60x = 1,187,819.40 × 223,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,879.60x = 265,192,084,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,192,084,116.24/791,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,889.40

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