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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,727.22, 1,136,777.92 and 225,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,727.22, 1,136,777.92 and 225,245.96 is: 337,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,727.22 : 1,136,777.92 = 225,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,727.22/1,136,777.92 = 225,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,727.22x = 1,136,777.92 × 225,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,727.22x = 256,054,633,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,054,633,897.20/757,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,924.56

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