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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,765.20, 1,141,146.72 and 228,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,765.20, 1,141,146.72 and 228,285.36 is: 342,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,765.20 : 1,141,146.72 = 228,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,765.20/1,141,146.72 = 228,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,765.20x = 1,141,146.72 × 228,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,765.20x = 260,507,089,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,507,089,788.02/760,765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,427.72

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