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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,793.40, 1,140,752.70 and 228,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,793.40, 1,140,752.70 and 228,234.60 is: 342,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,793.40 : 1,140,752.70 = 228,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,793.40/1,140,752.70 = 228,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,793.40x = 1,140,752.70 × 228,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,793.40x = 260,359,236,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,359,236,183.42/760,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,220.68

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