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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,125.68, 1,191,009.91 and 225,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,125.68, 1,191,009.91 and 225,494.74 is: 338,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,125.68 : 1,191,009.91 = 225,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,125.68/1,191,009.91 = 225,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,125.68x = 1,191,009.91 × 225,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,125.68x = 268,566,469,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,566,469,992.87/794,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,191.39

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