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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,047.28, 1,138,532.04 and 226,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,047.28, 1,138,532.04 and 226,572.72 is: 339,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,047.28 : 1,138,532.04 = 226,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,047.28/1,138,532.04 = 226,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,047.28x = 1,138,532.04 × 226,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,047.28x = 257,960,301,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,960,301,109.95/759,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,847.47

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