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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,467.16, 1,134,704.40 and 223,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,467.16, 1,134,704.40 and 223,998.24 is: 335,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,467.16 : 1,134,704.40 = 223,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,467.16/1,134,704.40 = 223,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,467.16x = 1,134,704.40 × 223,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,467.16x = 254,171,788,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,171,788,520.26/756,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,998.44

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