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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,511.24, 1,182,942.36 and 227,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,511.24, 1,182,942.36 and 227,502 is: 341,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,511.24 : 1,182,942.36 = 227,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,511.24/1,182,942.36 = 227,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,511.24x = 1,182,942.36 × 227,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,511.24x = 269,121,752,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,121,752,784.72/788,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,303.64

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