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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,283.82, 1,188,404.87 and 223,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,283.82, 1,188,404.87 and 223,704.27 is: 335,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,283.82 : 1,188,404.87 = 223,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,283.82/1,188,404.87 = 223,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,283.82x = 1,188,404.87 × 223,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,283.82x = 265,851,242,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,851,242,789.27/792,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,550.52

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