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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,744.88, 1,135,295.52 and 224,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,744.88, 1,135,295.52 and 224,270.32 is: 336,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,744.88 : 1,135,295.52 = 224,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,744.88/1,135,295.52 = 224,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,744.88x = 1,135,295.52 × 224,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,744.88x = 254,613,089,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,613,089,564.97/756,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,458.29

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