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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,942.71, 1,135,633.23 and 224,476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,942.71, 1,135,633.23 and 224,476.56 is: 336,779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,942.71 : 1,135,633.23 = 224,476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,942.71/1,135,633.23 = 224,476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,942.71x = 1,135,633.23 × 224,476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,942.71x = 254,923,040,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,923,040,892.09/756,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,779.83

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