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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,817.79, 1,138,376.13 and 226,327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,817.79, 1,138,376.13 and 226,327.03 is: 339,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,817.79 : 1,138,376.13 = 226,327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,817.79/1,138,376.13 = 226,327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,817.79x = 1,138,376.13 × 226,327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,817.79x = 257,645,284,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,645,284,831.13/758,817.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,535.12

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