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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,568.72, 1,150,021.40 and 226,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,568.72, 1,150,021.40 and 226,782.76 is: 340,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,568.72 : 1,150,021.40 = 226,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,568.72/1,150,021.40 = 226,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,568.72x = 1,150,021.40 × 226,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,568.72x = 260,805,027,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,805,027,151.06/766,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,223.94

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