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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,242.28, 1,131,363 and 221,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,242.28, 1,131,363 and 221,767.72 is: 332,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,242.28 : 1,131,363 = 221,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,242.28/1,131,363 = 221,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,242.28x = 1,131,363 × 221,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,242.28x = 250,899,793,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,899,793,002.36/754,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,651.46

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