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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,926.40, 1,187,827.61 and 223,284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,926.40, 1,187,827.61 and 223,284.53 is: 334,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,926.40 : 1,187,827.61 = 223,284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,926.40/1,187,827.61 = 223,284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,926.40x = 1,187,827.61 × 223,284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,926.40x = 265,223,522,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,223,522,564.31/791,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,909.31

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