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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,915.26, 1,181,700.09 and 226,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,915.26, 1,181,700.09 and 226,827.90 is: 340,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,915.26 : 1,181,700.09 = 226,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,915.26/1,181,700.09 = 226,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,915.26x = 1,181,700.09 × 226,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,915.26x = 268,042,549,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,042,549,844.51/787,915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,192.10

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