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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,971.60, 1,141,632.36 and 228,502.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,971.60, 1,141,632.36 and 228,502.71 is: 342,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,971.60 : 1,141,632.36 = 228,502.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,971.60/1,141,632.36 = 228,502.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,971.60x = 1,141,632.36 × 228,502.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,971.60x = 260,866,088,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,866,088,083.70/760,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,806.60

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