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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,716.24, 1,138,063.02 and 226,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,716.24, 1,138,063.02 and 226,239.52 is: 339,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,716.24 : 1,138,063.02 = 226,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,716.24/1,138,063.02 = 226,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,716.24x = 1,138,063.02 × 226,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,716.24x = 257,474,831,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,474,831,374.55/758,716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,355.90

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