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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,440.47, 1,152,558.61 and 228,687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,440.47, 1,152,558.61 and 228,687.07 is: 343,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,440.47 : 1,152,558.61 = 228,687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,440.47/1,152,558.61 = 228,687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,440.47x = 1,152,558.61 × 228,687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,440.47x = 263,575,251,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,575,251,524.17/768,440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,000.22

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