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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,492.16, 1,142,194.08 and 229,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,492.16, 1,142,194.08 and 229,001.60 is: 343,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,492.16 : 1,142,194.08 = 229,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,492.16/1,142,194.08 = 229,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,492.16x = 1,142,194.08 × 229,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,492.16x = 261,564,271,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,564,271,830.53/761,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,489.12

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