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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,314.41, 1,191,549.58 and 225,721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,314.41, 1,191,549.58 and 225,721.75 is: 338,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,314.41 : 1,191,549.58 = 225,721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,314.41/1,191,549.58 = 225,721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,314.41x = 1,191,549.58 × 225,721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,314.41x = 268,958,656,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,958,656,409.37/794,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,604.78

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