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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,210.26, 1,179,308.91 and 225,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,210.26, 1,179,308.91 and 225,245.30 is: 337,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,210.26 : 1,179,308.91 = 225,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,210.26/1,179,308.91 = 225,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,210.26x = 1,179,308.91 × 225,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,210.26x = 265,633,789,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,633,789,225.62/786,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,866.09

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