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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,118.74, 1,131,178.38 and 221,639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,118.74, 1,131,178.38 and 221,639.86 is: 332,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,118.74 : 1,131,178.38 = 221,639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,118.74/1,131,178.38 = 221,639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,118.74x = 1,131,178.38 × 221,639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,118.74x = 250,714,217,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,714,217,778.23/754,118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,459.87

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