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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,708.24, 1,140,994.36 and 228,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,708.24, 1,140,994.36 and 228,348.24 is: 342,501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,708.24 : 1,140,994.36 = 228,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,708.24/1,140,994.36 = 228,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,708.24x = 1,140,994.36 × 228,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,708.24x = 260,544,053,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,544,053,955.93/760,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,501.95

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