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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,509.56, 1,191,584.62 and 225,878.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,509.56, 1,191,584.62 and 225,878.03 is: 338,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,509.56 : 1,191,584.62 = 225,878.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,509.56/1,191,584.62 = 225,878.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,509.56x = 1,191,584.62 × 225,878.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,509.56x = 269,152,792,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,152,792,039.43/794,509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,765.96

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