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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,575.66, 1,181,363.54 and 226,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,575.66, 1,181,363.54 and 226,610.16 is: 339,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,575.66 : 1,181,363.54 = 226,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,575.66/1,181,363.54 = 226,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,575.66x = 1,181,363.54 × 226,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,575.66x = 267,708,975,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,708,975,254.40/787,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,915.25

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