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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,888.54, 1,141,353.74 and 228,409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,888.54, 1,141,353.74 and 228,409.71 is: 342,620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,888.54 : 1,141,353.74 = 228,409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,888.54/1,141,353.74 = 228,409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,888.54x = 1,141,353.74 × 228,409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,888.54x = 260,696,276,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,696,276,760.82/760,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,620.85

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