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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,615.28, 1,188,992.04 and 224,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,615.28, 1,188,992.04 and 224,002.36 is: 336,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,615.28 : 1,188,992.04 = 224,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,615.28/1,188,992.04 = 224,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,615.28x = 1,188,992.04 × 224,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,615.28x = 266,337,022,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,337,022,981.21/792,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,023.07

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