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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,357.59, 1,150,839.98 and 227,487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,357.59, 1,150,839.98 and 227,487.62 is: 341,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,357.59 : 1,150,839.98 = 227,487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,357.59/1,150,839.98 = 227,487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,357.59x = 1,150,839.98 × 227,487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,357.59x = 261,801,848,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,801,848,416.18/767,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,173.21

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