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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,460.40, 1,191,758.64 and 225,843.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,460.40, 1,191,758.64 and 225,843.64 is: 338,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,460.40 : 1,191,758.64 = 225,843.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,460.40/1,191,758.64 = 225,843.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,460.40x = 1,191,758.64 × 225,843.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,460.40x = 269,151,109,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,151,109,259.05/794,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,784.80

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