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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,244.50, 1,141,822.83 and 228,754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,244.50, 1,141,822.83 and 228,754.10 is: 343,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,244.50 : 1,141,822.83 = 228,754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,244.50/1,141,822.83 = 228,754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,244.50x = 1,141,822.83 × 228,754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,244.50x = 261,196,653,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,196,653,836.10/761,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,117.95

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