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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,552.61, 1,181,328.89 and 226,587.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,552.61, 1,181,328.89 and 226,587.11 is: 339,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,552.61 : 1,181,328.89 = 226,587.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,552.61/1,181,328.89 = 226,587.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,552.61x = 1,181,328.89 × 226,587.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,552.61x = 267,673,892,105.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,673,892,105.03/787,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,880.65

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