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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,907.70, 1,181,861.55 and 226,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,907.70, 1,181,861.55 and 226,998.90 is: 340,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,907.70 : 1,181,861.55 = 226,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,907.70/1,181,861.55 = 226,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,907.70x = 1,181,861.55 × 226,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,907.70x = 268,281,271,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,281,271,802.30/787,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,498.35

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