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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,416.29, 1,150,963.76 and 227,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,416.29, 1,150,963.76 and 227,677.68 is: 341,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,416.29 : 1,150,963.76 = 227,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,416.29/1,150,963.76 = 227,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,416.29x = 1,150,963.76 × 227,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,416.29x = 262,048,757,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,048,757,502.49/767,416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,468.85

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