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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,435.40, 1,191,721.14 and 225,818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,435.40, 1,191,721.14 and 225,818.64 is: 338,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,435.40 : 1,191,721.14 = 225,818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,435.40/1,191,721.14 = 225,818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,435.40x = 1,191,721.14 × 225,818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,435.40x = 269,112,847,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,112,847,094.05/794,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,747.30

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