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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,205.44, 1,179,295.20 and 225,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,205.44, 1,179,295.20 and 225,227.52 is: 337,837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,205.44 : 1,179,295.20 = 225,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,205.44/1,179,295.20 = 225,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,205.44x = 1,179,295.20 × 225,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,205.44x = 265,609,733,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,609,733,243.90/786,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,837.57

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