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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,421.50, 1,191,705.68 and 225,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,421.50, 1,191,705.68 and 225,814.46 is: 338,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,421.50 : 1,191,705.68 = 225,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,421.50/1,191,705.68 = 225,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,421.50x = 1,191,705.68 × 225,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,421.50x = 269,104,374,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,104,374,608.13/794,421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,742.56

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