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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,631.20, 1,179,953.28 and 225,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,631.20, 1,179,953.28 and 225,683.52 is: 338,527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,631.20 : 1,179,953.28 = 225,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,631.20/1,179,953.28 = 225,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,631.20x = 1,179,953.28 × 225,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,631.20x = 266,296,009,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,296,009,665.95/786,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,527.14

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