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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,514.24, 1,182,946.86 and 227,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,514.24, 1,182,946.86 and 227,505 is: 341,308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,514.24 : 1,182,946.86 = 227,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,514.24/1,182,946.86 = 227,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,514.24x = 1,182,946.86 × 227,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,514.24x = 269,126,325,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,126,325,384.30/788,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,308.14

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