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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,674.80, 1,180,004.52 and 225,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,674.80, 1,180,004.52 and 225,712.24 is: 338,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,674.80 : 1,180,004.52 = 225,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,674.80/1,180,004.52 = 225,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,674.80x = 1,180,004.52 × 225,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,674.80x = 266,341,463,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,341,463,419.33/786,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,566.16

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