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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,747.76, 1,142,625.69 and 229,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,747.76, 1,142,625.69 and 229,265.10 is: 343,898.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,747.76 : 1,142,625.69 = 229,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,747.76/1,142,625.69 = 229,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,747.76x = 1,142,625.69 × 229,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,747.76x = 261,964,193,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,964,193,080.42/761,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,898.87

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