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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,923.77, 1,187,823.68 and 223,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,923.77, 1,187,823.68 and 223,281.90 is: 334,905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,923.77 : 1,187,823.68 = 223,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,923.77/1,187,823.68 = 223,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,923.77x = 1,187,823.68 × 223,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,923.77x = 265,219,527,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,219,527,018.98/791,923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,905.37

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