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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,768.76, 1,178,653.32 and 224,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,768.76, 1,178,653.32 and 224,803.26 is: 337,204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,768.76 : 1,178,653.32 = 224,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,768.76/1,178,653.32 = 224,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,768.76x = 1,178,653.32 × 224,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,768.76x = 264,965,108,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,965,108,745.82/785,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,204.94

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