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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,235.88, 1,131,354 and 221,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,235.88, 1,131,354 and 221,759.52 is: 332,639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,235.88 : 1,131,354 = 221,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,235.88/1,131,354 = 221,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,235.88x = 1,131,354 × 221,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,235.88x = 250,888,519,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,888,519,990.08/754,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,639.33

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