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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,693.24, 1,135,043.96 and 224,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,693.24, 1,135,043.96 and 224,218.88 is: 336,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,693.24 : 1,135,043.96 = 224,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,693.24/1,135,043.96 = 224,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,693.24x = 1,135,043.96 × 224,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,693.24x = 254,498,285,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,498,285,461.97/756,693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,329.53

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