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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,546.65, 1,149,988.28 and 226,760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,546.65, 1,149,988.28 and 226,760.67 is: 340,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,546.65 : 1,149,988.28 = 226,760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,546.65/1,149,988.28 = 226,760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,546.65x = 1,149,988.28 × 226,760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,546.65x = 260,772,112,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,772,112,864.95/766,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,190.79

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