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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,869.55, 1,138,453.79 and 226,378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,869.55, 1,138,453.79 and 226,378.79 is: 339,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,869.55 : 1,138,453.79 = 226,378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,869.55/1,138,453.79 = 226,378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,869.55x = 1,138,453.79 × 226,378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,869.55x = 257,721,784,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,721,784,626.95/758,869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,612.77

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