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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,922.63, 1,187,821.99 and 223,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,922.63, 1,187,821.99 and 223,280.76 is: 334,903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,922.63 : 1,187,821.99 = 223,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,922.63/1,187,821.99 = 223,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,922.63x = 1,187,821.99 × 223,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,922.63x = 265,217,800,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,217,800,149.39/791,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,903.67

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