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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,730.20, 1,180,095.30 and 225,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,730.20, 1,180,095.30 and 225,821.40 is: 338,732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,730.20 : 1,180,095.30 = 225,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,730.20/1,180,095.30 = 225,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,730.20x = 1,180,095.30 × 225,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,730.20x = 266,490,772,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,490,772,779.42/786,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,732.10

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