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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,748.24, 1,141,233.60 and 228,311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,748.24, 1,141,233.60 and 228,311.35 is: 342,500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,748.24 : 1,141,233.60 = 228,311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,748.24/1,141,233.60 = 228,311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,748.24x = 1,141,233.60 × 228,311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,748.24x = 260,556,583,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,556,583,881.36/760,748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,500.41

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