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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,717.84, 1,135,296 and 224,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,717.84, 1,135,296 and 224,249.04 is: 336,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,717.84 : 1,135,296 = 224,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,717.84/1,135,296 = 224,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,717.84x = 1,135,296 × 224,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,717.84x = 254,589,038,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,589,038,115.84/756,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,438.53

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