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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,394.84, 1,150,895.91 and 227,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,394.84, 1,150,895.91 and 227,524.88 is: 341,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,394.84 : 1,150,895.91 = 227,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,394.84/1,150,895.91 = 227,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,394.84x = 1,150,895.91 × 227,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,394.84x = 261,857,450,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,857,450,938.00/767,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,229.10

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