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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,744.73, 1,141,228.35 and 228,307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,744.73, 1,141,228.35 and 228,307.83 is: 342,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,744.73 : 1,141,228.35 = 228,307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,744.73/1,141,228.35 = 228,307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,744.73x = 1,141,228.35 × 228,307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,744.73x = 260,551,368,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,551,368,122.98/760,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,495.14

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