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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,915.60, 1,140,101.64 and 227,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,915.60, 1,140,101.64 and 227,454 is: 341,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,915.60 : 1,140,101.64 = 227,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,915.60/1,140,101.64 = 227,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,915.60x = 1,140,101.64 × 227,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,915.60x = 259,320,678,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,320,678,424.56/759,915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,249.32

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