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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,124.68, 1,191,008.41 and 225,493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,124.68, 1,191,008.41 and 225,493.74 is: 338,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,124.68 : 1,191,008.41 = 225,493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,124.68/1,191,008.41 = 225,493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,124.68x = 1,191,008.41 × 225,493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,124.68x = 268,564,940,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,564,940,178.62/794,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,189.89

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