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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,771.92, 1,182,924.28 and 227,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,771.92, 1,182,924.28 and 227,811.28 is: 341,649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,771.92 : 1,182,924.28 = 227,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,771.92/1,182,924.28 = 227,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,771.92x = 1,182,924.28 × 227,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,771.92x = 269,483,494,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,483,494,369.88/788,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,649.45

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