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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,769.68, 1,189,194.48 and 224,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,769.68, 1,189,194.48 and 224,191.66 is: 336,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,769.68 : 1,189,194.48 = 224,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,769.68/1,189,194.48 = 224,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,769.68x = 1,189,194.48 × 224,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,769.68x = 266,607,484,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,607,484,534.04/792,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,298.79

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