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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,441.97, 1,152,560.86 and 228,688.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,441.97, 1,152,560.86 and 228,688.57 is: 343,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,441.97 : 1,152,560.86 = 228,688.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,441.97/1,152,560.86 = 228,688.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,441.97x = 1,152,560.86 × 228,688.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,441.97x = 263,577,494,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,577,494,911.37/768,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,002.47

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