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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,782.99, 1,141,285.74 and 228,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,782.99, 1,141,285.74 and 228,346.11 is: 342,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,782.99 : 1,141,285.74 = 228,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,782.99/1,141,285.74 = 228,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,782.99x = 1,141,285.74 × 228,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,782.99x = 260,608,159,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,608,159,127.47/760,782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,552.56

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