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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,439.52, 1,135,962.72 and 224,835.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,439.52, 1,135,962.72 and 224,835.36 is: 337,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,439.52 : 1,135,962.72 = 224,835.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,439.52/1,135,962.72 = 224,835.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,439.52x = 1,135,962.72 × 224,835.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,439.52x = 255,404,587,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,404,587,097.78/757,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,194.69

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