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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,919.60, 1,140,107.64 and 227,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,919.60, 1,140,107.64 and 227,458 is: 341,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,919.60 : 1,140,107.64 = 227,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,919.60/1,140,107.64 = 227,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,919.60x = 1,140,107.64 × 227,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,919.60x = 259,326,603,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,326,603,579.12/759,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,255.32

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