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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,720.02, 1,180,049.65 and 225,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,720.02, 1,180,049.65 and 225,754.52 is: 338,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,720.02 : 1,180,049.65 = 225,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,720.02/1,180,049.65 = 225,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,720.02x = 1,180,049.65 × 225,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,720.02x = 266,401,535,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,401,535,847.28/786,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,623.06

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