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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,757.80, 1,189,176.66 and 224,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,757.80, 1,189,176.66 and 224,179.79 is: 336,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,757.80 : 1,189,176.66 = 224,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,757.80/1,189,176.66 = 224,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,757.80x = 1,189,176.66 × 224,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,757.80x = 266,589,367,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,589,367,965.82/792,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,280.98

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