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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,142.04, 1,140,031.62 and 227,520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,142.04, 1,140,031.62 and 227,520.06 is: 341,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,142.04 : 1,140,031.62 = 227,520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,142.04/1,140,031.62 = 227,520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,142.04x = 1,140,031.62 × 227,520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,142.04x = 259,380,062,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,380,062,584.30/760,142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,225.78

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