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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,069.28, 1,141,595.64 and 228,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,069.28, 1,141,595.64 and 228,567.60 is: 342,848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,069.28 : 1,141,595.64 = 228,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,069.28/1,141,595.64 = 228,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,069.28x = 1,141,595.64 × 228,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,069.28x = 260,931,775,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,931,775,605.26/761,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,848.91

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