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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,691.28, 1,142,541.03 and 229,208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,691.28, 1,142,541.03 and 229,208.73 is: 343,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,691.28 : 1,142,541.03 = 229,208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,691.28/1,142,541.03 = 229,208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,691.28x = 1,142,541.03 × 229,208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,691.28x = 261,880,378,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,880,378,459.19/761,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,814.33

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