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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,985.62, 1,141,653.36 and 228,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,985.62, 1,141,653.36 and 228,516.72 is: 342,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,985.62 : 1,141,653.36 = 228,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,985.62/1,141,653.36 = 228,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,985.62x = 1,141,653.36 × 228,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,985.62x = 260,886,881,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,886,881,204.18/760,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,827.61

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