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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,235.34, 1,140,390.98 and 227,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,235.34, 1,140,390.98 and 227,705.64 is: 341,569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,235.34 : 1,140,390.98 = 227,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,235.34/1,140,390.98 = 227,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,235.34x = 1,140,390.98 × 227,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,235.34x = 259,673,456,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,673,456,812.60/760,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,569.83

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