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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,515.81, 1,134,939.77 and 224,078.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,515.81, 1,134,939.77 and 224,078.51 is: 336,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,515.81 : 1,134,939.77 = 224,078.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,515.81/1,134,939.77 = 224,078.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,515.81x = 1,134,939.77 × 224,078.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,515.81x = 254,315,612,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,315,612,601.34/756,515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,166.95

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