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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,749.14, 1,150,135.62 and 227,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,749.14, 1,150,135.62 and 227,060.01 is: 340,593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,749.14 : 1,150,135.62 = 227,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,749.14/1,150,135.62 = 227,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,749.14x = 1,150,135.62 × 227,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,749.14x = 261,149,798,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,149,798,492.58/766,749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,593.54

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