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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,540.74, 1,136,466.62 and 225,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,540.74, 1,136,466.62 and 225,014.34 is: 337,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,540.74 : 1,136,466.62 = 225,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,540.74/1,136,466.62 = 225,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,540.74x = 1,136,466.62 × 225,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,540.74x = 255,721,286,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,721,286,431.33/757,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,567.70

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