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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,237.11, 1,140,393.59 and 227,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,237.11, 1,140,393.59 and 227,707.40 is: 341,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,237.11 : 1,140,393.59 = 227,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,237.11/1,140,393.59 = 227,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,237.11x = 1,140,393.59 × 227,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,237.11x = 259,676,059,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,676,059,355.57/760,237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,572.46

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