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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,633.03, 1,137,949.54 and 226,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,633.03, 1,137,949.54 and 226,527.73 is: 339,791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,633.03 : 1,137,949.54 = 226,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,633.03/1,137,949.54 = 226,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,633.03x = 1,137,949.54 × 226,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,633.03x = 257,777,126,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,777,126,150.74/758,633.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,791.59

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