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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,827.84, 1,141,239.04 and 228,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,827.84, 1,141,239.04 and 228,346.56 is: 342,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,827.84 : 1,141,239.04 = 228,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,827.84/1,141,239.04 = 228,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,827.84x = 1,141,239.04 × 228,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,827.84x = 260,598,008,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,598,008,921.70/760,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,519.02

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