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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,036.86, 1,151,954.14 and 228,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,036.86, 1,151,954.14 and 228,281.62 is: 342,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,036.86 : 1,151,954.14 = 228,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,036.86/1,151,954.14 = 228,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,036.86x = 1,151,954.14 × 228,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,036.86x = 262,969,957,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,969,957,244.91/768,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,392.37

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