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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,820.80, 1,138,380.63 and 226,330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,820.80, 1,138,380.63 and 226,330.04 is: 339,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,820.80 : 1,138,380.63 = 226,330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,820.80/1,138,380.63 = 226,330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,820.80x = 1,138,380.63 × 226,330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,820.80x = 257,649,727,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,649,727,831.22/758,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,539.62

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