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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,442.16, 1,137,663.24 and 225,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,442.16, 1,137,663.24 and 225,949.44 is: 338,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,442.16 : 1,137,663.24 = 225,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,442.16/1,137,663.24 = 225,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,442.16x = 1,137,663.24 × 225,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,442.16x = 257,054,371,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,054,371,986.59/758,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,924.16

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