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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,780.16, 1,165,295.52 and 229,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,780.16, 1,165,295.52 and 229,728 is: 344,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,780.16 : 1,165,295.52 = 229,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,780.16/1,165,295.52 = 229,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,780.16x = 1,165,295.52 × 229,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,780.16x = 267,701,009,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,701,009,218.56/776,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,629.05

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