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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,939.34, 1,183,607.73 and 227,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,939.34, 1,183,607.73 and 227,970.06 is: 342,012.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,939.34 : 1,183,607.73 = 227,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,939.34/1,183,607.73 = 227,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,939.34x = 1,183,607.73 × 227,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,939.34x = 269,827,125,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,827,125,224.56/788,939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,012.51

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