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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,745.47, 1,189,159.68 and 224,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,745.47, 1,189,159.68 and 224,168.16 is: 336,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,745.47 : 1,189,159.68 = 224,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,745.47/1,189,159.68 = 224,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,745.47x = 1,189,159.68 × 224,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,745.47x = 266,571,742,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,571,742,711.77/792,745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,263.97

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