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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,314.91, 1,191,550.33 and 225,722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,314.91, 1,191,550.33 and 225,722.25 is: 338,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,314.91 : 1,191,550.33 = 225,722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,314.91/1,191,550.33 = 225,722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,314.91x = 1,191,550.33 × 225,722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,314.91x = 268,959,421,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,959,421,475.84/794,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,605.53

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