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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,583.72, 1,130,531.82 and 221,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,583.72, 1,130,531.82 and 221,122.12 is: 331,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,583.72 : 1,130,531.82 = 221,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,583.72/1,130,531.82 = 221,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,583.72x = 1,130,531.82 × 221,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,583.72x = 249,985,592,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,985,592,765.86/753,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,729.03

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