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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,471.56, 1,132,943.26 and 222,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,471.56, 1,132,943.26 and 222,851.24 is: 334,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,471.56 : 1,132,943.26 = 222,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,471.56/1,132,943.26 = 222,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,471.56x = 1,132,943.26 × 222,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,471.56x = 252,477,810,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,477,810,340.64/755,471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,198.96

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