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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,918.60, 1,140,106.14 and 227,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,918.60, 1,140,106.14 and 227,457 is: 341,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,918.60 : 1,140,106.14 = 227,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,918.60/1,140,106.14 = 227,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,918.60x = 1,140,106.14 × 227,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,918.60x = 259,325,122,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,325,122,285.98/759,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,253.82

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