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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,996.85, 1,134,216.74 and 223,531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,996.85, 1,134,216.74 and 223,531.74 is: 335,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,996.85 : 1,134,216.74 = 223,531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,996.85/1,134,216.74 = 223,531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,996.85x = 1,134,216.74 × 223,531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,996.85x = 253,533,441,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,533,441,429.33/755,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,363.09

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