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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,248, 1,141,828.08 and 228,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,248, 1,141,828.08 and 228,757.60 is: 343,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,248 : 1,141,828.08 = 228,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,248/1,141,828.08 = 228,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,248x = 1,141,828.08 × 228,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,248x = 261,201,851,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,201,851,193.41/761,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,123.20

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