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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,871.86, 1,135,114.37 and 224,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,871.86, 1,135,114.37 and 224,268.33 is: 336,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,871.86 : 1,135,114.37 = 224,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,871.86/1,135,114.37 = 224,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,871.86x = 1,135,114.37 × 224,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,871.86x = 254,570,202,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,570,202,997.56/756,871.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,345.18

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