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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,891.27, 1,135,179.77 and 224,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,891.27, 1,135,179.77 and 224,287.11 is: 336,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,891.27 : 1,135,179.77 = 224,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,891.27/1,135,179.77 = 224,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,891.27x = 1,135,179.77 × 224,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,891.27x = 254,606,188,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,606,188,822.33/756,891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,384.10

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