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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,236.86, 1,140,393.22 and 227,707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,236.86, 1,140,393.22 and 227,707.15 is: 341,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,236.86 : 1,140,393.22 = 227,707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,236.86/1,140,393.22 = 227,707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,236.86x = 1,140,393.22 × 227,707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,236.86x = 259,675,686,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,675,686,585.27/760,236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,572.08

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