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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,074.18, 1,196,889.78 and 221,565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,074.18, 1,196,889.78 and 221,565.02 is: 332,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,074.18 : 1,196,889.78 = 221,565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,074.18/1,196,889.78 = 221,565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,074.18x = 1,196,889.78 × 221,565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,074.18x = 265,188,908,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,188,908,043.50/798,074.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,286.04

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