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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,140.72, 1,129,866.60 and 220,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,140.72, 1,129,866.60 and 220,679.12 is: 331,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,140.72 : 1,129,866.60 = 220,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,140.72/1,129,866.60 = 220,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,140.72x = 1,129,866.60 × 220,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,140.72x = 249,337,967,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,337,967,005.39/753,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,064.25

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