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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,444.67, 1,137,831.05 and 226,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,444.67, 1,137,831.05 and 226,008.58 is: 339,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,444.67 : 1,137,831.05 = 226,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,444.67/1,137,831.05 = 226,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,444.67x = 1,137,831.05 × 226,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,444.67x = 257,159,579,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,159,579,890.41/758,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,061.75

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