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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,796.93, 1,148,820.17 and 226,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,796.93, 1,148,820.17 and 226,107.76 is: 339,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,796.93 : 1,148,820.17 = 226,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,796.93/1,148,820.17 = 226,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,796.93x = 1,148,820.17 × 226,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,796.93x = 259,757,152,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,757,152,135.42/765,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,198.48

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