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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,765.68, 1,189,188.47 and 224,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,765.68, 1,189,188.47 and 224,187.66 is: 336,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,765.68 : 1,189,188.47 = 224,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,765.68/1,189,188.47 = 224,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,765.68x = 1,189,188.47 × 224,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,765.68x = 266,601,380,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,601,380,948.75/792,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,292.79

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