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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,828.16, 1,141,432 and 228,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,828.16, 1,141,432 and 228,359.04 is: 342,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,828.16 : 1,141,432 = 228,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,828.16/1,141,432 = 228,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,828.16x = 1,141,432 × 228,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,828.16x = 260,656,315,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,656,315,745.28/760,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,595.52

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