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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,386.23, 1,199,079.38 and 222,986.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,386.23, 1,199,079.38 and 222,986.93 is: 334,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,386.23 : 1,199,079.38 = 222,986.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,386.23/1,199,079.38 = 222,986.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,386.23x = 1,199,079.38 × 222,986.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,386.23x = 267,379,024,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,379,024,334.57/799,386.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,480.40

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