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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,997.85, 1,134,218.24 and 223,532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,997.85, 1,134,218.24 and 223,532.74 is: 335,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,997.85 : 1,134,218.24 = 223,532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,997.85/1,134,218.24 = 223,532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,997.85x = 1,134,218.24 × 223,532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,997.85x = 253,534,910,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,534,910,945.18/755,997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,364.59

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