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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,504.64, 1,182,765.60 and 227,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,504.64, 1,182,765.60 and 227,544 is: 341,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,504.64 : 1,182,765.60 = 227,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,504.64/1,182,765.60 = 227,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,504.64x = 1,182,765.60 × 227,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,504.64x = 269,131,215,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,131,215,686.40/788,504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,318.49

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