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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,338.98, 1,142,009.31 and 228,859.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,338.98, 1,142,009.31 and 228,859.97 is: 343,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,338.98 : 1,142,009.31 = 228,859.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,338.98/1,142,009.31 = 228,859.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,338.98x = 1,142,009.31 × 228,859.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,338.98x = 261,360,210,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,360,210,716.27/761,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,290.20

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