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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,056, 1,180,783.26 and 226,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,056, 1,180,783.26 and 226,090.50 is: 339,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,056 : 1,180,783.26 = 226,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,056/1,180,783.26 = 226,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,056x = 1,180,783.26 × 226,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,056x = 266,963,877,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,963,877,645.03/787,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,192.99

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