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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,572.81, 1,131,736.20 and 221,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,572.81, 1,131,736.20 and 221,969.28 is: 332,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,572.81 : 1,131,736.20 = 221,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,572.81/1,131,736.20 = 221,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,572.81x = 1,131,736.20 × 221,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,572.81x = 251,210,669,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,210,669,463.94/754,572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,917.73

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