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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,423.50, 1,191,708.68 and 225,816.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,423.50, 1,191,708.68 and 225,816.46 is: 338,745.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,423.50 : 1,191,708.68 = 225,816.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,423.50/1,191,708.68 = 225,816.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,423.50x = 1,191,708.68 × 225,816.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,423.50x = 269,107,435,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,107,435,468.87/794,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,745.56

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