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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,069.78, 1,138,565.79 and 226,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,069.78, 1,138,565.79 and 226,595.22 is: 339,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,069.78 : 1,138,565.79 = 226,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,069.78/1,138,565.79 = 226,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,069.78x = 1,138,565.79 × 226,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,069.78x = 257,993,565,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,993,565,669.52/759,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,881.22

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