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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,043.83, 1,196,844.15 and 221,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,043.83, 1,196,844.15 and 221,534.66 is: 332,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,043.83 : 1,196,844.15 = 221,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,043.83/1,196,844.15 = 221,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,043.83x = 1,196,844.15 × 221,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,043.83x = 265,142,465,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,142,465,666.10/798,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,240.48

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