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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,215.26, 1,179,316.41 and 225,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,215.26, 1,179,316.41 and 225,250.30 is: 337,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,215.26 : 1,179,316.41 = 225,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,215.26/1,179,316.41 = 225,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,215.26x = 1,179,316.41 × 225,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,215.26x = 265,641,375,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,641,375,147.42/786,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,873.59

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