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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,714.96, 1,151,749.65 and 227,959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,714.96, 1,151,749.65 and 227,959.22 is: 341,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,714.96 : 1,151,749.65 = 227,959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,714.96/1,151,749.65 = 227,959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,714.96x = 1,151,749.65 × 227,959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,714.96x = 262,551,946,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,551,946,090.53/767,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,991.44

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