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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,401.79, 1,150,906.29 and 227,531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,401.79, 1,150,906.29 and 227,531.84 is: 341,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,401.79 : 1,150,906.29 = 227,531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,401.79/1,150,906.29 = 227,531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,401.79x = 1,150,906.29 × 227,531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,401.79x = 261,867,820,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,867,820,076.74/767,401.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,239.52

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