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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,895.70, 1,183,343.55 and 227,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,895.70, 1,183,343.55 and 227,986.90 is: 341,980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,895.70 : 1,183,343.55 = 227,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,895.70/1,183,343.55 = 227,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,895.70x = 1,183,343.55 × 227,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,895.70x = 269,786,827,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,786,827,599.50/788,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,980.35

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