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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,375.19, 1,137,562.79 and 225,882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,375.19, 1,137,562.79 and 225,882.38 is: 338,823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,375.19 : 1,137,562.79 = 225,882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,375.19/1,137,562.79 = 225,882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,375.19x = 1,137,562.79 × 225,882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,375.19x = 256,955,383,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,955,383,587.41/758,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,823.56

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