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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,977.36, 1,141,640.98 and 228,508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,977.36, 1,141,640.98 and 228,508.47 is: 342,815.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,977.36 : 1,141,640.98 = 228,508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,977.36/1,141,640.98 = 228,508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,977.36x = 1,141,640.98 × 228,508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,977.36x = 260,874,633,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,874,633,057.83/760,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,815.24

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