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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,793.32, 1,137,857.83 and 226,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,793.32, 1,137,857.83 and 226,208.24 is: 339,213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,793.32 : 1,137,857.83 = 226,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,793.32/1,137,857.83 = 226,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,793.32x = 1,137,857.83 × 226,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,793.32x = 257,392,821,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,392,821,507.13/758,793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,213.35

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