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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,709.20, 1,142,567.88 and 229,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,709.20, 1,142,567.88 and 229,226.60 is: 343,841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,709.20 : 1,142,567.88 = 229,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,709.20/1,142,567.88 = 229,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,709.20x = 1,142,567.88 × 229,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,709.20x = 261,906,950,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,906,950,401.61/761,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,841.13

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