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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,746.23, 1,141,230.60 and 228,309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,746.23, 1,141,230.60 and 228,309.33 is: 342,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,746.23 : 1,141,230.60 = 228,309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,746.23/1,141,230.60 = 228,309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,746.23x = 1,141,230.60 × 228,309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,746.23x = 260,553,593,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,553,593,661.50/760,746.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,497.38

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