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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,761.90, 1,141,254.18 and 228,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,761.90, 1,141,254.18 and 228,325.14 is: 342,521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,761.90 : 1,141,254.18 = 228,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,761.90/1,141,254.18 = 228,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,761.90x = 1,141,254.18 × 228,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,761.90x = 260,577,020,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,577,020,424.09/760,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,521.12

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