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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,246, 1,141,825.08 and 228,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,246, 1,141,825.08 and 228,755.60 is: 343,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,246 : 1,141,825.08 = 228,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,246/1,141,825.08 = 228,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,246x = 1,141,825.08 × 228,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,246x = 261,198,881,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,198,881,270.45/761,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,120.20

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