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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,159.80, 1,198,740.48 and 222,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,159.80, 1,198,740.48 and 222,760.06 is: 334,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,159.80 : 1,198,740.48 = 222,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,159.80/1,198,740.48 = 222,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,159.80x = 1,198,740.48 × 222,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,159.80x = 267,031,501,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,031,501,249.23/799,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,140.31

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