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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,785.40, 1,183,178.10 and 220,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,785.40, 1,183,178.10 and 220,165.40 is: 330,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,785.40 : 1,183,178.10 = 220,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,785.40/1,183,178.10 = 220,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,785.40x = 1,183,178.10 × 220,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,785.40x = 260,494,879,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,494,879,657.74/788,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,248.10

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