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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,822.15, 1,111,424.97 and 228,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,822.15, 1,111,424.97 and 228,475.97 is: 342,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,822.15 : 1,111,424.97 = 228,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,822.15/1,111,424.97 = 228,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,822.15x = 1,111,424.97 × 228,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,822.15x = 253,933,900,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,933,900,881.53/740,822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,773.10

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