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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,272.66, 1,198,909.76 and 222,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,272.66, 1,198,909.76 and 222,872.92 is: 334,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,272.66 : 1,198,909.76 = 222,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,272.66/1,198,909.76 = 222,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,272.66x = 1,198,909.76 × 222,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,272.66x = 267,204,514,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,204,514,916.06/799,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,309.59

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