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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,461.76, 1,130,201.42 and 220,993.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,461.76, 1,130,201.42 and 220,993.41 is: 331,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,461.76 : 1,130,201.42 = 220,993.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,461.76/1,130,201.42 = 220,993.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,461.76x = 1,130,201.42 × 220,993.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,461.76x = 249,767,065,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,767,065,792.64/753,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,492.69

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