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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,227.78, 1,131,341.31 and 221,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,227.78, 1,131,341.31 and 221,753.22 is: 332,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,227.78 : 1,131,341.31 = 221,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,227.78/1,131,341.31 = 221,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,227.78x = 1,131,341.31 × 221,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,227.78x = 250,878,578,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,878,578,411.52/754,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,629.72

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