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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,096.40, 1,191,190 and 225,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,096.40, 1,191,190 and 225,433.02 is: 338,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,096.40 : 1,191,190 = 225,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,096.40/1,191,190 = 225,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,096.40x = 1,191,190 × 225,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,096.40x = 268,533,559,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,533,559,093.80/794,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,162.42

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