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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,235.16, 1,188,268.48 and 223,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,235.16, 1,188,268.48 and 223,602.20 is: 335,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,235.16 : 1,188,268.48 = 223,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,235.16/1,188,268.48 = 223,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,235.16x = 1,188,268.48 × 223,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,235.16x = 265,699,446,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,699,446,318.66/792,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,379.52

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