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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,727.83, 1,183,290.78 and 220,108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,727.83, 1,183,290.78 and 220,108.46 is: 330,218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,727.83 : 1,183,290.78 = 220,108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,727.83/1,183,290.78 = 220,108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,727.83x = 1,183,290.78 × 220,108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,727.83x = 260,452,311,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,452,311,318.00/788,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,218.23

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