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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,547.69, 1,149,989.82 and 226,761.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,547.69, 1,149,989.82 and 226,761.71 is: 340,192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,547.69 : 1,149,989.82 = 226,761.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,547.69/1,149,989.82 = 226,761.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,547.69x = 1,149,989.82 × 226,761.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,547.69x = 260,773,652,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,773,652,315.84/766,547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,192.34

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