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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,146.54, 1,140,038.36 and 227,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,146.54, 1,140,038.36 and 227,524.56 is: 341,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,146.54 : 1,140,038.36 = 227,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,146.54/1,140,038.36 = 227,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,146.54x = 1,140,038.36 × 227,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,146.54x = 259,386,726,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,386,726,242.12/760,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,232.53

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