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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,042.78, 1,138,525.29 and 226,568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,042.78, 1,138,525.29 and 226,568.22 is: 339,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,042.78 : 1,138,525.29 = 226,568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,042.78/1,138,525.29 = 226,568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,042.78x = 1,138,525.29 × 226,568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,042.78x = 257,953,648,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,953,648,380.28/759,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,840.72

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