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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,442.91, 1,137,828.42 and 226,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,442.91, 1,137,828.42 and 226,006.82 is: 339,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,442.91 : 1,137,828.42 = 226,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,442.91/1,137,828.42 = 226,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,442.91x = 1,137,828.42 × 226,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,442.91x = 257,156,985,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,156,985,754.40/758,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,059.12

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