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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,537.16, 1,137,805.38 and 226,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,537.16, 1,137,805.38 and 226,044.60 is: 339,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,537.16 : 1,137,805.38 = 226,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,537.16/1,137,805.38 = 226,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,537.16x = 1,137,805.38 × 226,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,537.16x = 257,194,761,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,194,761,999.95/758,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,066.79

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