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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,744.57, 1,188,967.37 and 224,121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,744.57, 1,188,967.37 and 224,121.15 is: 336,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,744.57 : 1,188,967.37 = 224,121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,744.57/1,188,967.37 = 224,121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,744.57x = 1,188,967.37 × 224,121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,744.57x = 266,472,733,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,472,733,156.27/792,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,139.46

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