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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,239.88, 1,140,397.68 and 227,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,239.88, 1,140,397.68 and 227,710.14 is: 341,576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,239.88 : 1,140,397.68 = 227,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,239.88/1,140,397.68 = 227,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,239.88x = 1,140,397.68 × 227,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,239.88x = 259,680,111,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,680,111,945.90/760,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,576.55

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