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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,004.15, 1,141,171.23 and 228,400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,004.15, 1,141,171.23 and 228,400.59 is: 342,500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,004.15 : 1,141,171.23 = 228,400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,004.15/1,141,171.23 = 228,400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,004.15x = 1,141,171.23 × 228,400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,004.15x = 260,644,182,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,644,182,223.03/761,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,500.34

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