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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,984.62, 1,141,651.86 and 228,515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,984.62, 1,141,651.86 and 228,515.72 is: 342,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,984.62 : 1,141,651.86 = 228,515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,984.62/1,141,651.86 = 228,515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,984.62x = 1,141,651.86 × 228,515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,984.62x = 260,885,396,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,885,396,777.24/760,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,826.11

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