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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,521.36, 1,134,785.70 and 224,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,521.36, 1,134,785.70 and 224,052.50 is: 336,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,521.36 : 1,134,785.70 = 224,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,521.36/1,134,785.70 = 224,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,521.36x = 1,134,785.70 × 224,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,521.36x = 254,251,573,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,251,573,049.25/756,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,079.83

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