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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,581.32, 1,138,100.30 and 226,102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,581.32, 1,138,100.30 and 226,102.31 is: 339,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,581.32 : 1,138,100.30 = 226,102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,581.32/1,138,100.30 = 226,102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,581.32x = 1,138,100.30 × 226,102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,581.32x = 257,327,106,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,327,106,841.69/758,581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,221.52

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