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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,843.84, 1,141,263.04 and 228,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,843.84, 1,141,263.04 and 228,362.56 is: 342,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,843.84 : 1,141,263.04 = 228,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,843.84/1,141,263.04 = 228,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,843.84x = 1,141,263.04 × 228,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,843.84x = 260,621,749,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,621,749,447.78/760,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,543.02

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