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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,494.96, 1,152,541.25 and 228,605.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,494.96, 1,152,541.25 and 228,605.79 is: 342,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,494.96 : 1,152,541.25 = 228,605.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,494.96/1,152,541.25 = 228,605.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,494.96x = 1,152,541.25 × 228,605.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,494.96x = 263,477,600,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,477,600,517.07/768,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,848.83

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