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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,044.78, 1,138,528.29 and 226,570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,044.78, 1,138,528.29 and 226,570.22 is: 339,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,044.78 : 1,138,528.29 = 226,570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,044.78/1,138,528.29 = 226,570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,044.78x = 1,138,528.29 × 226,570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,044.78x = 257,956,605,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,956,605,141.52/759,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,843.72

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