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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,244, 1,141,822.08 and 228,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,244, 1,141,822.08 and 228,753.60 is: 343,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,244 : 1,141,822.08 = 228,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,244/1,141,822.08 = 228,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,244x = 1,141,822.08 × 228,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,244x = 261,195,911,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,195,911,359.49/761,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,117.20

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