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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,002.40, 1,188,003.60 and 223,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,002.40, 1,188,003.60 and 223,382.40 is: 335,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,002.40 : 1,188,003.60 = 223,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,002.40/1,188,003.60 = 223,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,002.40x = 1,188,003.60 × 223,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,002.40x = 265,379,095,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,379,095,376.64/792,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,073.60

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