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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,749.24, 1,141,235.10 and 228,312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,749.24, 1,141,235.10 and 228,312.35 is: 342,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,749.24 : 1,141,235.10 = 228,312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,749.24/1,141,235.10 = 228,312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,749.24x = 1,141,235.10 × 228,312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,749.24x = 260,558,067,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,558,067,583.49/760,749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,501.91

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