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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,054.50, 1,180,781.01 and 226,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,054.50, 1,180,781.01 and 226,089 is: 339,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,054.50 : 1,180,781.01 = 226,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,054.50/1,180,781.01 = 226,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,054.50x = 1,180,781.01 × 226,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,054.50x = 266,961,597,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,961,597,769.89/787,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,190.74

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