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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,973.46, 1,141,432.50 and 228,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,973.46, 1,141,432.50 and 228,480.64 is: 342,712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,973.46 : 1,141,432.50 = 228,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,973.46/1,141,432.50 = 228,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,973.46x = 1,141,432.50 × 228,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,973.46x = 260,795,228,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,795,228,116.80/760,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,712.65

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