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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,494.34, 1,137,740.96 and 226,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,494.34, 1,137,740.96 and 226,001.70 is: 339,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,494.34 : 1,137,740.96 = 226,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,494.34/1,137,740.96 = 226,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,494.34x = 1,137,740.96 × 226,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,494.34x = 257,131,391,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,131,391,119.63/758,494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,002.39

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