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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,636.20, 1,142,224.02 and 229,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,636.20, 1,142,224.02 and 229,015.84 is: 343,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,636.20 : 1,142,224.02 = 229,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,636.20/1,142,224.02 = 229,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,636.20x = 1,142,224.02 × 229,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,636.20x = 261,587,393,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,587,393,408.48/761,636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,454.52

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