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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,237.88, 1,131,357 and 221,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,237.88, 1,131,357 and 221,761.52 is: 332,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,237.88 : 1,131,357 = 221,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,237.88/1,131,357 = 221,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,237.88x = 1,131,357 × 221,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,237.88x = 250,891,447,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,891,447,982.64/754,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,642.33

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