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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,887.13, 1,135,137.23 and 224,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,887.13, 1,135,137.23 and 224,283.60 is: 336,368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,887.13 : 1,135,137.23 = 224,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,887.13/1,135,137.23 = 224,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,887.13x = 1,135,137.23 × 224,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,887.13x = 254,592,664,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,592,664,788.87/756,887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,368.07

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