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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,715.34, 1,150,298.46 and 226,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,715.34, 1,150,298.46 and 226,985.34 is: 340,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,715.34 : 1,150,298.46 = 226,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,715.34/1,150,298.46 = 226,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,715.34x = 1,150,298.46 × 226,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,715.34x = 261,100,887,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,100,887,044.58/766,715.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,544.75

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