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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,662.61, 1,142,263.86 and 229,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,662.61, 1,142,263.86 and 229,042.25 is: 343,494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,662.61 : 1,142,263.86 = 229,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,662.61/1,142,263.86 = 229,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,662.61x = 1,142,263.86 × 229,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,662.61x = 261,626,682,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,626,682,301.35/761,662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,494.19

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