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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,727.20, 1,180,090.80 and 225,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,727.20, 1,180,090.80 and 225,818.40 is: 338,727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,727.20 : 1,180,090.80 = 225,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,727.20/1,180,090.80 = 225,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,727.20x = 1,180,090.80 × 225,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,727.20x = 266,486,216,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,486,216,310.72/786,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,727.60

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