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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,665.47, 1,189,038.17 and 224,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,665.47, 1,189,038.17 and 224,087.37 is: 336,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,665.47 : 1,189,038.17 = 224,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,665.47/1,189,038.17 = 224,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,665.47x = 1,189,038.17 × 224,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,665.47x = 266,448,436,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,448,436,344.91/792,665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,142.35

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