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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,359.84, 1,199,049.26 and 222,948.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,359.84, 1,199,049.26 and 222,948.09 is: 334,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,359.84 : 1,199,049.26 = 222,948.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,359.84/1,199,049.26 = 222,948.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,359.84x = 1,199,049.26 × 222,948.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,359.84x = 267,325,742,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,325,742,332.91/799,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,424.78

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