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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,361.48, 1,150,845.81 and 227,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,361.48, 1,150,845.81 and 227,491.52 is: 341,179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,361.48 : 1,150,845.81 = 227,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,361.48/1,150,845.81 = 227,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,361.48x = 1,150,845.81 × 227,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,361.48x = 261,807,656,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,807,656,848.30/767,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,179.04

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