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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,908.20, 1,181,862.30 and 226,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,908.20, 1,181,862.30 and 226,999.40 is: 340,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,908.20 : 1,181,862.30 = 226,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,908.20/1,181,862.30 = 226,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,908.20x = 1,181,862.30 × 226,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,908.20x = 268,282,032,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,282,032,982.62/787,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,499.10

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