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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,011.64, 1,131,175.92 and 221,487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,011.64, 1,131,175.92 and 221,487.88 is: 332,278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,011.64 : 1,131,175.92 = 221,487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,011.64/1,131,175.92 = 221,487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,011.64x = 1,131,175.92 × 221,487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,011.64x = 250,541,756,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,541,756,427.85/754,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,278.37

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