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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,822.20, 1,183,233.30 and 227,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,822.20, 1,183,233.30 and 227,913.40 is: 341,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,822.20 : 1,183,233.30 = 227,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,822.20/1,183,233.30 = 227,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,822.20x = 1,183,233.30 × 227,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,822.20x = 269,674,724,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,674,724,396.22/788,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,870.10

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