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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,743.23, 1,141,226.10 and 228,306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,743.23, 1,141,226.10 and 228,306.33 is: 342,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,743.23 : 1,141,226.10 = 228,306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,743.23/1,141,226.10 = 228,306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,743.23x = 1,141,226.10 × 228,306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,743.23x = 260,549,142,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,549,142,591.21/760,743.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,492.89

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