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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,118.30, 1,191,174.41 and 225,499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,118.30, 1,191,174.41 and 225,499.41 is: 338,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,118.30 : 1,191,174.41 = 225,499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,118.30/1,191,174.41 = 225,499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,118.30x = 1,191,174.41 × 225,499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,118.30x = 268,609,125,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,609,125,957.41/794,118.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,248.25

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