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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,280.04, 1,188,398.86 and 223,700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,280.04, 1,188,398.86 and 223,700.13 is: 335,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,280.04 : 1,188,398.86 = 223,700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,280.04/1,188,398.86 = 223,700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,280.04x = 1,188,398.86 × 223,700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,280.04x = 265,844,978,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,844,978,914.60/792,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,544.21

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