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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,234.85, 1,140,390.22 and 227,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,234.85, 1,140,390.22 and 227,705.14 is: 341,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,234.85 : 1,140,390.22 = 227,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,234.85/1,140,390.22 = 227,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,234.85x = 1,140,390.22 × 227,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,234.85x = 259,672,714,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,672,714,699.73/760,234.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,569.08

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