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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,295, 1,141,899.30 and 228,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,295, 1,141,899.30 and 228,805.32 is: 343,195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,295 : 1,141,899.30 = 228,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,295/1,141,899.30 = 228,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,295x = 1,141,899.30 × 228,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,295x = 261,272,634,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,272,634,744.28/761,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,195.00

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