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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,049.56, 1,135,399.11 and 224,442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,049.56, 1,135,399.11 and 224,442.16 is: 336,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,049.56 : 1,135,399.11 = 224,442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,049.56/1,135,399.11 = 224,442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,049.56x = 1,135,399.11 × 224,442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,049.56x = 254,831,428,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,831,428,710.48/757,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,611.29

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