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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,706.24, 1,140,991.36 and 228,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,706.24, 1,140,991.36 and 228,346.24 is: 342,498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,706.24 : 1,140,991.36 = 228,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,706.24/1,140,991.36 = 228,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,706.24x = 1,140,991.36 × 228,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,706.24x = 260,541,086,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,541,086,928.49/760,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,498.95

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