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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,742.98, 1,141,225.72 and 228,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,742.98, 1,141,225.72 and 228,306.08 is: 342,492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,742.98 : 1,141,225.72 = 228,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,742.98/1,141,225.72 = 228,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,742.98x = 1,141,225.72 × 228,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,742.98x = 260,548,770,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548,770,528.38/760,742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,492.51

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