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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,662.80, 1,182,994.20 and 227,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,662.80, 1,182,994.20 and 227,715.60 is: 341,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,662.80 : 1,182,994.20 = 227,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,662.80/1,182,994.20 = 227,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,662.80x = 1,182,994.20 × 227,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,662.80x = 269,386,234,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,386,234,049.52/788,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,573.40

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