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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,595.92, 1,137,532.62 and 225,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,595.92, 1,137,532.62 and 225,930.20 is: 338,787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,595.92 : 1,137,532.62 = 225,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,595.92/1,137,532.62 = 225,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,595.92x = 1,137,532.62 × 225,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,595.92x = 257,002,972,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,002,972,343.12/758,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,787.71

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