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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,092.79, 1,188,209.03 and 223,478.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,092.79, 1,188,209.03 and 223,478.87 is: 335,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,092.79 : 1,188,209.03 = 223,478.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,092.79/1,188,209.03 = 223,478.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,092.79x = 1,188,209.03 × 223,478.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,092.79x = 265,539,604,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,539,604,289.76/792,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,238.00

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