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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,916.76, 1,181,702.34 and 226,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,916.76, 1,181,702.34 and 226,829.40 is: 340,194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,916.76 : 1,181,702.34 = 226,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,916.76/1,181,702.34 = 226,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,916.76x = 1,181,702.34 × 226,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,916.76x = 268,044,832,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,044,832,760.80/787,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,194.35

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