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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,396.23, 1,150,897.99 and 227,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,396.23, 1,150,897.99 and 227,526.27 is: 341,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,396.23 : 1,150,897.99 = 227,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,396.23/1,150,897.99 = 227,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,396.23x = 1,150,897.99 × 227,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,396.23x = 261,859,522,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,859,522,997.04/767,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,231.18

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