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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,406.48, 1,182,480.12 and 227,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,406.48, 1,182,480.12 and 227,290.32 is: 340,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,406.48 : 1,182,480.12 = 227,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,406.48/1,182,480.12 = 227,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,406.48x = 1,182,480.12 × 227,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,406.48x = 268,766,284,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,766,284,868.44/788,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,898.12

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