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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,923.26, 1,181,712.08 and 226,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,923.26, 1,181,712.08 and 226,835.90 is: 340,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,923.26 : 1,181,712.08 = 226,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,923.26/1,181,712.08 = 226,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,923.26x = 1,181,712.08 × 226,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,923.26x = 268,054,723,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,054,723,207.67/787,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,204.10

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