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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,817.70, 1,183,226.55 and 227,908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,817.70, 1,183,226.55 and 227,908.90 is: 341,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,817.70 : 1,183,226.55 = 227,908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,817.70/1,183,226.55 = 227,908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,817.70x = 1,183,226.55 × 227,908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,817.70x = 269,667,861,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,667,861,461.30/788,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,863.35

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