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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,836.64, 1,189,294.92 and 224,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,836.64, 1,189,294.92 and 224,258.40 is: 336,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,836.64 : 1,189,294.92 = 224,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,836.64/1,189,294.92 = 224,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,836.64x = 1,189,294.92 × 224,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,836.64x = 266,709,375,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,709,375,887.33/792,836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,398.90

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