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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,399.61, 1,150,903.05 and 227,529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,399.61, 1,150,903.05 and 227,529.65 is: 341,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,399.61 : 1,150,903.05 = 227,529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,399.61/1,150,903.05 = 227,529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,399.61x = 1,150,903.05 × 227,529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,399.61x = 261,864,562,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,864,562,395.92/767,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,236.25

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