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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,832.70, 1,183,249.05 and 227,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,832.70, 1,183,249.05 and 227,923.90 is: 341,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,832.70 : 1,183,249.05 = 227,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,832.70/1,183,249.05 = 227,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,832.70x = 1,183,249.05 × 227,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,832.70x = 269,690,738,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,690,738,147.30/788,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,885.85

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