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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,089.78, 1,188,204.51 and 223,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,089.78, 1,188,204.51 and 223,475.85 is: 335,233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,089.78 : 1,188,204.51 = 223,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,089.78/1,188,204.51 = 223,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,089.78x = 1,188,204.51 × 223,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,089.78x = 265,535,012,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,535,012,846.08/792,089.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,233.48

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