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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,745.98, 1,141,230.23 and 228,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,745.98, 1,141,230.23 and 228,309.08 is: 342,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,745.98 : 1,141,230.23 = 228,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,745.98/1,141,230.23 = 228,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,745.98x = 1,141,230.23 × 228,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,745.98x = 260,553,222,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,553,222,737.94/760,745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,497.01

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