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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,224.96, 1,140,016.16 and 227,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,224.96, 1,140,016.16 and 227,821.76 is: 341,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,224.96 : 1,140,016.16 = 227,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,224.96/1,140,016.16 = 227,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,224.96x = 1,140,016.16 × 227,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,224.96x = 259,720,487,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,720,487,999.64/760,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,636.36

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