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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,917.47, 1,141,488.29 and 228,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,917.47, 1,141,488.29 and 228,481.38 is: 342,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,917.47 : 1,141,488.29 = 228,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,917.47/1,141,488.29 = 228,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,917.47x = 1,141,488.29 × 228,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,917.47x = 260,808,819,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,808,819,753.04/760,917.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,755.73

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