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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,920.26, 1,181,707.58 and 226,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,920.26, 1,181,707.58 and 226,832.90 is: 340,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,920.26 : 1,181,707.58 = 226,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,920.26/1,181,707.58 = 226,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,920.26x = 1,181,707.58 × 226,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,920.26x = 268,050,157,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,050,157,323.38/787,920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,199.60

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