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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,577.70, 1,181,366.55 and 226,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,577.70, 1,181,366.55 and 226,612.20 is: 339,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,577.70 : 1,181,366.55 = 226,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,577.70/1,181,366.55 = 226,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,577.70x = 1,181,366.55 × 226,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,577.70x = 267,712,072,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,712,072,901.91/787,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,918.30

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