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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,920.37, 1,187,818.58 and 223,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,920.37, 1,187,818.58 and 223,278.50 is: 334,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,920.37 : 1,187,818.58 = 223,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,920.37/1,187,818.58 = 223,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,920.37x = 1,187,818.58 × 223,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,920.37x = 265,214,343,759.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,214,343,759.05/791,920.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,900.27

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