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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,512.24, 1,140,700.32 and 228,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,512.24, 1,140,700.32 and 228,152.16 is: 342,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,512.24 : 1,140,700.32 = 228,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,512.24/1,140,700.32 = 228,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,512.24x = 1,140,700.32 × 228,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,512.24x = 260,253,241,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,253,241,920.69/760,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,207.83

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