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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,904.30, 1,183,553.27 and 227,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,904.30, 1,183,553.27 and 227,938.80 is: 341,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,904.30 : 1,183,553.27 = 227,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,904.30/1,183,553.27 = 227,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,904.30x = 1,183,553.27 × 227,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,904.30x = 269,777,710,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,777,710,960.18/788,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,965.07

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