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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,598.12, 1,134,901.28 and 224,123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,598.12, 1,134,901.28 and 224,123.76 is: 336,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,598.12 : 1,134,901.28 = 224,123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,598.12/1,134,901.28 = 224,123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,598.12x = 1,134,901.28 × 224,123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,598.12x = 254,358,341,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,358,341,402.03/756,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,186.85

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