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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,259.50, 1,179,389.25 and 225,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,259.50, 1,179,389.25 and 225,294 is: 337,941

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,259.50 : 1,179,389.25 = 225,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,259.50/1,179,389.25 = 225,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,259.50x = 1,179,389.25 × 225,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,259.50x = 265,709,321,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,709,321,689.50/786,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,941

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