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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,966.52, 1,182,144.18 and 226,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,966.52, 1,182,144.18 and 226,996.16 is: 340,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,966.52 : 1,182,144.18 = 226,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,966.52/1,182,144.18 = 226,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,966.52x = 1,182,144.18 × 226,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,966.52x = 268,342,189,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,342,189,426.35/787,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,550.24

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